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Shifters of Grey Ridge #6
The Alpha's Mystery
Chase Walker is a man on a mission.
Convinced Grey Ridge is the home base for a criminal organisation, he plans to use his military experience and connections to help his sister's escape from the men who've captured them.
First, he has to get proof the Joneses are up to no good.
Hayley and Leah think they're in love and deliriously happy, Chase thinks they've been brainwashed. They won't leave without a fight.
Gathering the evidence he needs would be much easier if the local deputy, the beautiful but annoying as hell, Natalie Lennox, would get off her perfect backside to help him. Instead, she goes out of her way to hide the truth and he's determined to find out why.
When Chase, the local Luna's, human and extremely bossy, older brother blows into town, hell bent on unearthing the secrets all shifters want to stay hidden, Natalie tries to keep him from getting close, both to her and the truth. But this is a man who never gives up.
When things between them get too hot to handle, will Natalie be able to stay away? Or will she be the one to expose the town's secrets, and things about Chase that even he doesn't know.
The book is Dual POV, MF, wolf shifter, bear shifter romance, with enemies to lovers, fated mates and lots of heat!
Convinced Grey Ridge is the home base for a criminal organisation, he plans to use his military experience and connections to help his sister's escape from the men who've captured them.
First, he has to get proof the Joneses are up to no good.
Hayley and Leah think they're in love and deliriously happy, Chase thinks they've been brainwashed. They won't leave without a fight.
Gathering the evidence he needs would be much easier if the local deputy, the beautiful but annoying as hell, Natalie Lennox, would get off her perfect backside to help him. Instead, she goes out of her way to hide the truth and he's determined to find out why.
When Chase, the local Luna's, human and extremely bossy, older brother blows into town, hell bent on unearthing the secrets all shifters want to stay hidden, Natalie tries to keep him from getting close, both to her and the truth. But this is a man who never gives up.
When things between them get too hot to handle, will Natalie be able to stay away? Or will she be the one to expose the town's secrets, and things about Chase that even he doesn't know.
The book is Dual POV, MF, wolf shifter, bear shifter romance, with enemies to lovers, fated mates and lots of heat!
246 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 12, 2024
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Reece Barden
51 books525 followersReece is a steamy paranormal romance author writing wickedly wild romance. She is currently working on the shifter romance series, The Shifters of Grey Ridge and the Steel Pack Alphas.
She loves creating steamy stories about hot, growly alpha men and the women who love and torment them.
She writes for people just like her who love a little light-hearted fun with their naughty heroes and edge-of-your-seat storylines.
She loves creating steamy stories about hot, growly alpha men and the women who love and torment them.
She writes for people just like her who love a little light-hearted fun with their naughty heroes and edge-of-your-seat storylines.
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July 4, 2024
3 Stars
I think this one was my favorite of all the books by RB thus far. Mostly because I loved Natalie throughout the series and I liked Chase for her.
While it did a good job setting up the potential for many other stories either in this series or for new series yet to written.. I also felt a bit disappointed. If you don't care to read my nitpicking grievances then pls move along. 🙃
Knowing Chase was a wolf but hadn't shifted, I assumed eventually he would. And yes, he did... eventually but it was made to be such a minor event that occurs in one of the final chapters and is quickly over. Next chapter felt hugely irrelevant due to Chase simply spending time with Leah and Rex talking about a bunch of nothing.
I felt the entire focus wasn't what it could be for this story. It seemed to skim the surface of many fascinating bits (Chase's first shift, Chase learning his wolf and how to shift on his own, Bodhi returning and meeting Chase for the first time & deciding to work for him etc) and that was just a huge disappointment for me and having now finished the story just leaves me frustrated. Especially because Chase kept talking about going to speak with Zoe before he got some of his answers from Natalie, but yet he never does. We see Blake and everyone else but no mention of Zoe. Even when Natalie's brothers and Chase's brothers in-laws all go celebrate at the bar there were mentions of Haylie and Leah and Leila (I think) but never Zoe. Zoe wasn't seen until the end when he's forced to shift for the first time. And that was frustrating because Zoe DID have a ton of information he deserved to know, specifically that Zoe was now a wolf herself and how that happened. That it's even possible for their sisters. I mean...where was the effort to keep the story consistent and continue what you start? Man, that was just annoying.
And why was Chase so concerned about making sure Leah and Haylie were safe and hellbent on investigating their husbands and would have potentially made them leave them if he felt they weren't safe and yet he doesn't say squat about Zoe? Um, she was mated to Blake and yet we never hear him mention any knowledge about this or seemed concerned for Zoe or Blake for that matter... Weird.
So while yes, I did enjoy this one. I liked Chase and Natalie a ton and they were hot together. I felt there were far too many stops and starts and lots of lost potential. The flow and smoothness of the storytelling suffered greatly because of the lack of consistent continuity in following up with details that were offered earlier in the story. I really wanted to see Chase sit down with Zoe and learn about their family history and what happened to her. But I guess none of it mattered. 🤷🏻♀️
I think this one was my favorite of all the books by RB thus far. Mostly because I loved Natalie throughout the series and I liked Chase for her.
While it did a good job setting up the potential for many other stories either in this series or for new series yet to written.. I also felt a bit disappointed. If you don't care to read my nitpicking grievances then pls move along. 🙃
Knowing Chase was a wolf but hadn't shifted, I assumed eventually he would. And yes, he did... eventually but it was made to be such a minor event that occurs in one of the final chapters and is quickly over. Next chapter felt hugely irrelevant due to Chase simply spending time with Leah and Rex talking about a bunch of nothing.
I felt the entire focus wasn't what it could be for this story. It seemed to skim the surface of many fascinating bits (Chase's first shift, Chase learning his wolf and how to shift on his own, Bodhi returning and meeting Chase for the first time & deciding to work for him etc) and that was just a huge disappointment for me and having now finished the story just leaves me frustrated. Especially because Chase kept talking about going to speak with Zoe before he got some of his answers from Natalie, but yet he never does. We see Blake and everyone else but no mention of Zoe. Even when Natalie's brothers and Chase's brothers in-laws all go celebrate at the bar there were mentions of Haylie and Leah and Leila (I think) but never Zoe. Zoe wasn't seen until the end when he's forced to shift for the first time. And that was frustrating because Zoe DID have a ton of information he deserved to know, specifically that Zoe was now a wolf herself and how that happened. That it's even possible for their sisters. I mean...where was the effort to keep the story consistent and continue what you start? Man, that was just annoying.
And why was Chase so concerned about making sure Leah and Haylie were safe and hellbent on investigating their husbands and would have potentially made them leave them if he felt they weren't safe and yet he doesn't say squat about Zoe? Um, she was mated to Blake and yet we never hear him mention any knowledge about this or seemed concerned for Zoe or Blake for that matter... Weird.
So while yes, I did enjoy this one. I liked Chase and Natalie a ton and they were hot together. I felt there were far too many stops and starts and lots of lost potential. The flow and smoothness of the storytelling suffered greatly because of the lack of consistent continuity in following up with details that were offered earlier in the story. I really wanted to see Chase sit down with Zoe and learn about their family history and what happened to her. But I guess none of it mattered. 🤷🏻♀️
January 1, 2026
You can tell the author is running out of good ideas because now there’s too much weird world building that wasn’t there in the start. Suddenly we have a shifter council. They have their own world. There’s alpha games.
I miss back when there was just secret shifters in the human community
I miss back when there was just secret shifters in the human community
July 5, 2025
Yeah this was okay. I found Chase to be extremely annoying and pushy. I get the whole relationship between him and Natalie but he just pissed me off. Also this book didn't have as much depth as the previous books in the series do. For both the characters and the plot. It honestly felt like a really long novella that was written to move the overarching story ahead rather than a story about these two characters. There was some depth to the characters initially but it was never explored later and then their relationship was way too rushed. The reader just sort has to assume that Natalie and Chase had some of big conversations about the findings of investigations rather than being shown them which was annoying.
April 24, 2024
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬:
4/5⭐️
3/5🔥
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐖/𝐓𝐖(𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳):
MF/dual POV/paranormal/shifters/HEA/fated mates/enemies to lovers/small town/jealous/possessive/obsessive/biting/marking/mating
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰:
Book 7 in the Shifters of Grey Ridge Series. While each book can be read as a standalone as each book follows a new couple, there is a full series story arc that builds through each book, therefore it is strongly recommend that you read the books in order to get the most of the story and to avoid spoilery situations for prior books.
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Chase Walker has finally come to Grey Ridge to find out why all his sisters seem to have been scooped up by all the local boys. He's determined to uncover the secrets they hold and take his sisters back home with him... or so he thinks.
Deputy Natalie Lennox has taken over while her brother takes some much needed time off. When Chase starts showing a little too much interest in her and their small town, she has to try to steer him away from the truth... and who knew she's have so much fun doing it.
AHHHH! I've been waiting for Chase's book for a while now! I will come right out and say the first few chapters I was not super fond of him. I wanted to smack him and his opinions on the back of the head. Hah!
Natalie was a powerhouse, which if you've read the previous books, you quite a bit about her background going into this book. I love her dedication and loyalty to her friends and family.
I loved these too going head to head. You've got two big alpha type personalities clashing and the fall out was nothing short of epic! I really enjoyed watching the script change for Chase and I love the bit of a twist to his character also. I'm really excited to see Reece continue with this world and see who all may show up for Rouge Games!
4/5⭐️
3/5🔥
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐖/𝐓𝐖(𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳):
MF/dual POV/paranormal/shifters/HEA/fated mates/enemies to lovers/small town/jealous/possessive/obsessive/biting/marking/mating
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰:
Book 7 in the Shifters of Grey Ridge Series. While each book can be read as a standalone as each book follows a new couple, there is a full series story arc that builds through each book, therefore it is strongly recommend that you read the books in order to get the most of the story and to avoid spoilery situations for prior books.
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Chase Walker has finally come to Grey Ridge to find out why all his sisters seem to have been scooped up by all the local boys. He's determined to uncover the secrets they hold and take his sisters back home with him... or so he thinks.
Deputy Natalie Lennox has taken over while her brother takes some much needed time off. When Chase starts showing a little too much interest in her and their small town, she has to try to steer him away from the truth... and who knew she's have so much fun doing it.
AHHHH! I've been waiting for Chase's book for a while now! I will come right out and say the first few chapters I was not super fond of him. I wanted to smack him and his opinions on the back of the head. Hah!
Natalie was a powerhouse, which if you've read the previous books, you quite a bit about her background going into this book. I love her dedication and loyalty to her friends and family.
I loved these too going head to head. You've got two big alpha type personalities clashing and the fall out was nothing short of epic! I really enjoyed watching the script change for Chase and I love the bit of a twist to his character also. I'm really excited to see Reece continue with this world and see who all may show up for Rouge Games!
April 15, 2024
*spoilers*
This was an interesting read that kept my attention all the way through. I enjoyed it more than the last two books. There’s just something about the Walker siblings that makes a good read. Chase and Natalie had good chemistry. Although Chase was kind of annoying, I could understand why he wouldn’t let it go and wanted to find out the truth. It was also nice reading about all the characters from the previous books, and their new dynamics and interactions.
That being said, after Chase and Natalie mated, everything seemed to go really fast and the conversations were kind of quick. I guess the main focus of the book was their mating but Chase’s story has been built up for so long, I would’ve like to read full conversations of him finding out about everything especially about Natalie’s family, Zoe being a wolf and not just a summary of it. Even his first change happened quickly and was short. I would’ve also liked to find out more about Walker family’s history. It’s been teased the entire series but it seems like we still didn’t get much more information about them. Maybe in the next book I guess.
Overall, a good read.
This was an interesting read that kept my attention all the way through. I enjoyed it more than the last two books. There’s just something about the Walker siblings that makes a good read. Chase and Natalie had good chemistry. Although Chase was kind of annoying, I could understand why he wouldn’t let it go and wanted to find out the truth. It was also nice reading about all the characters from the previous books, and their new dynamics and interactions.
That being said, after Chase and Natalie mated, everything seemed to go really fast and the conversations were kind of quick. I guess the main focus of the book was their mating but Chase’s story has been built up for so long, I would’ve like to read full conversations of him finding out about everything especially about Natalie’s family, Zoe being a wolf and not just a summary of it. Even his first change happened quickly and was short. I would’ve also liked to find out more about Walker family’s history. It’s been teased the entire series but it seems like we still didn’t get much more information about them. Maybe in the next book I guess.
Overall, a good read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2025
Big brothers for the win
The MMC Chase is the big bad brother back from tour and determined to figure out why his sisters seems to have been spell cast into this ‘cult’ family with secrets that don’t add up and take them away.
But the big bad brother doesn’t know what he’s walking into, his sisters need time to sort out with the supernatural council and ask the FMC Natalie to lead him on a wild chase looking for a ‘lead’ in their case while they do, to get him off their backs and protect him from the secret of his heritage. The problem is, Chase knows he’s different and he’s not leaving until he gets answers and knows his sisters are safe.
I have enjoyed all these books, my reason for holding back a star was I feel like some of the plot must have been captured or explained somewhere. I think in a novella, because there’s a sudden explanation and I’m not sure where it’s come from.
There is also a little bit of sloppy writing in timeless not meeting up to what has been mentioned in previous book and some grammatically errors that could have easily been picked up with an extra proof read
3.5⭐️1.5🌶️
The MMC Chase is the big bad brother back from tour and determined to figure out why his sisters seems to have been spell cast into this ‘cult’ family with secrets that don’t add up and take them away.
But the big bad brother doesn’t know what he’s walking into, his sisters need time to sort out with the supernatural council and ask the FMC Natalie to lead him on a wild chase looking for a ‘lead’ in their case while they do, to get him off their backs and protect him from the secret of his heritage. The problem is, Chase knows he’s different and he’s not leaving until he gets answers and knows his sisters are safe.
I have enjoyed all these books, my reason for holding back a star was I feel like some of the plot must have been captured or explained somewhere. I think in a novella, because there’s a sudden explanation and I’m not sure where it’s come from.
There is also a little bit of sloppy writing in timeless not meeting up to what has been mentioned in previous book and some grammatically errors that could have easily been picked up with an extra proof read
3.5⭐️1.5🌶️
April 15, 2024
The Alpha's Mystery is book 6 in the Gray Ridge series by Reece Barden and highlights events that happened in each book and in addition to the Steel Pack Series. It could be read as standalone novel; however, you will be in the dark as Chase as to the true history of his sister's and in-laws love stories. That said, Ms Barden has created another page turner with an intriguing mystery and a steamy love story.
Summary: Chase is a force that wants to protect his family at all costs and goes searching for the reason for his 3 sister's whirlwind romances. Along the way, he discovers a atrong attraction to his number one suspect - the Sherrif's Deputy - and has to conceal a secret of his own.
This book does have a HFN ending; however
the author actually ends the underlying plotline in a cliffhanger. Considering it is referred to a lot during the story, I felt a little let down that we have to wait for the next installment for the Alpha's games and the true mystery of the 3 siblings to be solved; however, that just means I have to read the next book.
Summary: Chase is a force that wants to protect his family at all costs and goes searching for the reason for his 3 sister's whirlwind romances. Along the way, he discovers a atrong attraction to his number one suspect - the Sherrif's Deputy - and has to conceal a secret of his own.
This book does have a HFN ending; however
the author actually ends the underlying plotline in a cliffhanger. Considering it is referred to a lot during the story, I felt a little let down that we have to wait for the next installment for the Alpha's games and the true mystery of the 3 siblings to be solved; however, that just means I have to read the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 25, 2024
So stinking good. Here comes Chase, grumpy as hell, threatening to find out what the hell is going on in grey ridge, and to bring his sisters home. Apparently they have been brainwashed and made to join a cult?
NOPE, just a wolf pack. a really awesome wolf pack. If there were really wolf packs I'd want into this one.
So anyway he starts asking questions and looking into things. Very suspicious of everything and everyone. He meets Natalie and feels a connection but is pissed and grumpy. He doesn't understand wth is going on. Natalie has to keep him in the dark until they have permission to explain they are shifters.
But Chase is hiding a secret too... And certain things and certain people in grey ridge will bring out this secret. I love Natalie and Chase. They are such equals and she is great at putting Chase in his place and taking him down a peg. I loved this one... I loved every part of it. (Speed dating? The island? The shed?)
NOPE, just a wolf pack. a really awesome wolf pack. If there were really wolf packs I'd want into this one.
So anyway he starts asking questions and looking into things. Very suspicious of everything and everyone. He meets Natalie and feels a connection but is pissed and grumpy. He doesn't understand wth is going on. Natalie has to keep him in the dark until they have permission to explain they are shifters.
But Chase is hiding a secret too... And certain things and certain people in grey ridge will bring out this secret. I love Natalie and Chase. They are such equals and she is great at putting Chase in his place and taking him down a peg. I loved this one... I loved every part of it. (Speed dating? The island? The shed?)
April 12, 2024
I’ve been looking forward to this story since the beginning of this series and Reece knows how to rack up the tension especially with the teaser in the last book!
Chase’s story was as good as I hoped it would be. He is a super surly character who wants to do the right thing and protect his family to the best of his ability. The problem is that he is not a people person and cannot often communicate his intentions clearly.
His focus changes to include Natalie as soon as he meets her. She is a firecracker and won’t back down when he gets really possessive.
I loved this book as the dialogue was snappy and the situations that both Chase and Natalie got into were fun and notched up the tension!
This story kept me absorbed and I carried on until the early hours of the morning so I could finish it. I was not disappointed. 5 stars!
Chase’s story was as good as I hoped it would be. He is a super surly character who wants to do the right thing and protect his family to the best of his ability. The problem is that he is not a people person and cannot often communicate his intentions clearly.
His focus changes to include Natalie as soon as he meets her. She is a firecracker and won’t back down when he gets really possessive.
I loved this book as the dialogue was snappy and the situations that both Chase and Natalie got into were fun and notched up the tension!
This story kept me absorbed and I carried on until the early hours of the morning so I could finish it. I was not disappointed. 5 stars!
December 8, 2024
Chase is a civilian now
Chase finally to be a civilian, and the 1st thing he wants is his sisters to be safe. Finding out what the hell is going on. He's used to getting his way, and he's not gonna let Anyone step in his way.
His entrance to meet his sisters is by dropping down from a helicopter on to the land of the grey packhouse backyard. Obviously he's met with a lot of resistance, But Chase doesn't care. He has that alphahole attitude down pat.
He goes to meet the local sheriff, and winds up meeting Natalie, who is the sheriff's sister. He's instantly drawn to her her, but she is way not impressed. That confuses him for a moment, but he doesn't back down. He's suspicious about this whole town, and is determined to find out what is going on. He thinks everyone is a suspect, and this beautiful lady just got put on his radar.
Chase finally to be a civilian, and the 1st thing he wants is his sisters to be safe. Finding out what the hell is going on. He's used to getting his way, and he's not gonna let Anyone step in his way.
His entrance to meet his sisters is by dropping down from a helicopter on to the land of the grey packhouse backyard. Obviously he's met with a lot of resistance, But Chase doesn't care. He has that alphahole attitude down pat.
He goes to meet the local sheriff, and winds up meeting Natalie, who is the sheriff's sister. He's instantly drawn to her her, but she is way not impressed. That confuses him for a moment, but he doesn't back down. He's suspicious about this whole town, and is determined to find out what is going on. He thinks everyone is a suspect, and this beautiful lady just got put on his radar.
January 10, 2026
3.25⭐️ Some random thoughts throughout the book:
- Leah annoys the fuck out of me
- Would have been cooler if you had Chase shift in a moment where Natalie was in imidiate danger
- Best book out of the 3 I read from this author so far
- Why is the denouement at 75% of this book? It made everything after feel irrelevant
- I CANNOT be the only one who finds the idea of BEAR SHIFTERS extremely lame
- Why did I kick my feet so much during this read?
- Miss woman does not know how to create different characters… sorry… they’re all so flat😐
- Also she doesn’t explain certain terms? Makes it feel weird when you have a character who’s just finding out about a whole new world and is just like: oh yeah, mates. Oh, I’m an alpha? Coolcoolcool. Heat? Sure. 🧍🏻♀️
- 🌶️ There could have been more smut. *cough* waste of toys *cough* but the smut that was there was smutting
- Leah annoys the fuck out of me
- Would have been cooler if you had Chase shift in a moment where Natalie was in imidiate danger
- Best book out of the 3 I read from this author so far
- Why is the denouement at 75% of this book? It made everything after feel irrelevant
- I CANNOT be the only one who finds the idea of BEAR SHIFTERS extremely lame
- Why did I kick my feet so much during this read?
- Miss woman does not know how to create different characters… sorry… they’re all so flat😐
- Also she doesn’t explain certain terms? Makes it feel weird when you have a character who’s just finding out about a whole new world and is just like: oh yeah, mates. Oh, I’m an alpha? Coolcoolcool. Heat? Sure. 🧍🏻♀️
- 🌶️ There could have been more smut. *cough* waste of toys *cough* but the smut that was there was smutting
April 28, 2024
4.5 // This is my favorite book in the series thus far. The story is great, the tension fantastic, the pacing is spot on. Great relationship development.
What kept it from being five stars is that it became clear that reading book 1 of the Steel Pack series would have been beneficial because this book assumes you have information you don’t have if you’ve only been reading this series, which I have. Don’t make it necessary for readers to start a second series to continue the one they started with. That’s a real quick way to piss me off as a reader. There’s no indication anywhere, book blurb or otherwise, that it was necessary. Can you read this book and pick up what’s going on? Absolutely. But now part of the plot of book 1 of Steel Pack is spoiled.
What kept it from being five stars is that it became clear that reading book 1 of the Steel Pack series would have been beneficial because this book assumes you have information you don’t have if you’ve only been reading this series, which I have. Don’t make it necessary for readers to start a second series to continue the one they started with. That’s a real quick way to piss me off as a reader. There’s no indication anywhere, book blurb or otherwise, that it was necessary. Can you read this book and pick up what’s going on? Absolutely. But now part of the plot of book 1 of Steel Pack is spoiled.
August 7, 2025
Chase, the over protective brother - ready to save his sisters 😉
Leah and Hayley do the best they can to keep the Jones/Walker shifter secrets while Chase pulls out all the stops with his investigative team continuing uncomfortable digging into the fire and other horrific events involving his 3 sisters. He stumbles onto Detective Natalie Lennox looking for answers as his attraction to her sparks fire. Unwilling to share any details, Nat is also drowning in their mutual attraction and aware he is stumbling toward answers and a powerful wolf.
I laughed so much as Chase and his team discovered so much of his sisters and mates family's info also tying back to himself in a gradual revelation. the "Holy shit" videos 😂😂😂. staking out Nat's place 😆
I am enjoying this series!
Leah and Hayley do the best they can to keep the Jones/Walker shifter secrets while Chase pulls out all the stops with his investigative team continuing uncomfortable digging into the fire and other horrific events involving his 3 sisters. He stumbles onto Detective Natalie Lennox looking for answers as his attraction to her sparks fire. Unwilling to share any details, Nat is also drowning in their mutual attraction and aware he is stumbling toward answers and a powerful wolf.
I laughed so much as Chase and his team discovered so much of his sisters and mates family's info also tying back to himself in a gradual revelation. the "Holy shit" videos 😂😂😂. staking out Nat's place 😆
I am enjoying this series!
October 23, 2025
Chase is so alpha!
This is book eight in the series and I am reading all the books. This book does give us more details about the overarching plot and some fill ins that were left open in book seven. It is all good stuff. As we pick up from book seven, we find Chase determined to find out why all his sisters are mated to men in this small town Grey Ridge and why they are not protecting them better. Chase is determined to find answers and focuses on Deputy Sheriff Natalie because Sheriff Marcus is off on paternity leave. Their banter is so entertaining that it makes the book better. Chase is also humorously dry witted with his sisters. There is a happy ending for our new couple. Read On!
This is book eight in the series and I am reading all the books. This book does give us more details about the overarching plot and some fill ins that were left open in book seven. It is all good stuff. As we pick up from book seven, we find Chase determined to find out why all his sisters are mated to men in this small town Grey Ridge and why they are not protecting them better. Chase is determined to find answers and focuses on Deputy Sheriff Natalie because Sheriff Marcus is off on paternity leave. Their banter is so entertaining that it makes the book better. Chase is also humorously dry witted with his sisters. There is a happy ending for our new couple. Read On!
July 10, 2024
I want to rate this book higher. I really do.
but we're thrown into this idea that the walker family is descended from kings?! I've read every book in this series and I read Blake's book from the other series. NOTHING is ever said about royal lineage. literally nothing. so I was so confused the whole book. I wanted more, needed more.
the series overall is alright. a bit shallow, lacking some background stories and families (like, doesn't Ethan have a family???) and you're often not told about sibling relationships until it's *convenient* to the story, instead of being told as background information.
but we're thrown into this idea that the walker family is descended from kings?! I've read every book in this series and I read Blake's book from the other series. NOTHING is ever said about royal lineage. literally nothing. so I was so confused the whole book. I wanted more, needed more.
the series overall is alright. a bit shallow, lacking some background stories and families (like, doesn't Ethan have a family???) and you're often not told about sibling relationships until it's *convenient* to the story, instead of being told as background information.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 19, 2025
The book is not bad but the author tried to fit in a lot of things that happen in books of the various spin off series
So the reading order should not be: grey shifter - alpha pack - alpha games - bear shifters
As for example there are many important facts that happen in The chase that are key to understand what’s happening here so it need to be read before this (maybe the hunt too, as the last chapters of this spoil the mating of that book)
I’m under the impression that there are too many things going on, all mixed up and a bit too chaotic..
The romance was good as the other books in the series but the rest of the plot was too chaotic and unclear, so it loses a star
So the reading order should not be: grey shifter - alpha pack - alpha games - bear shifters
As for example there are many important facts that happen in The chase that are key to understand what’s happening here so it need to be read before this (maybe the hunt too, as the last chapters of this spoil the mating of that book)
I’m under the impression that there are too many things going on, all mixed up and a bit too chaotic..
The romance was good as the other books in the series but the rest of the plot was too chaotic and unclear, so it loses a star
November 17, 2025
Chase & Natalie
3.5🌟
It was a good story, but it wasn’t my favorite of the series. The thing that really bothered me the most is the secret keeping. Everyone else knew what was going on, everyone else could feel that he was a shifter, a strong shifter with a royal bloodline yet no one could tell him. And I did not feel much relationship building between Chase and Natalie. He didn’t understand why his feelings were so strong for her. They went from annoying and following each other around to mates. No real good conversation between the two of them to get to know each other.
3.5🌟
It was a good story, but it wasn’t my favorite of the series. The thing that really bothered me the most is the secret keeping. Everyone else knew what was going on, everyone else could feel that he was a shifter, a strong shifter with a royal bloodline yet no one could tell him. And I did not feel much relationship building between Chase and Natalie. He didn’t understand why his feelings were so strong for her. They went from annoying and following each other around to mates. No real good conversation between the two of them to get to know each other.
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May 31, 2024
I enjoyed this book. I liked that Chase was a loving big brother who just needed to know his family was safe. I also liked the relationship he developed with the FMC and her family. I wish the author did a better job of recapping things that happened in previous books. I felt a bit lost as I skipped several books in this series and the spinoff. I have no intention of going back to read that book, so I guess the "king" thing will always remain a mystery.
Rating: 3.75
Rating: 3.75
September 24, 2024
Pleasantly surprised with Chases book. I didn’t think I was going to enjoy it with his overbearing grumpy brother attitude. But he definitely surprised me. Happy Natalie & him found their happily ever after.
Interesting to know what was hidden deep inside Chase. But I feel like we only got a snippet of what he truly is. He’s a Royal Shifter but what does that truly mean. I think answers will be answered in the next book coming out in a few days.
Interesting to know what was hidden deep inside Chase. But I feel like we only got a snippet of what he truly is. He’s a Royal Shifter but what does that truly mean. I think answers will be answered in the next book coming out in a few days.
September 26, 2024
Once again when I think you cant top your last book you do !!! Honestly why can’t I give this ten stars??? This book was everything!!!! Chase omg. I have to say I love him just as much as I love REX. Ok who am I kidding I still love REX more but Chase is in second place. I had no idea I could fall in love with a book and only be 9 pages in but I did it with this book !!! 10 out of 10 definitely recommend reading this book. If you want a sexy shifter series this is the book for you !!!!!!!
January 25, 2025
I think this is my favourite one in the series so far. The way Chase wanted to know the yrue was very funny. Now him wanting to remove his married sister's from their home and mates was a bit silly and delusional 🙄 😜
It's seems like the last part of the story was rushed and we even forgot about his friends Tripp and Van. In addition once he gets his wolf the story is over thought more would have happened.
Despite these objections I did enjoy this story 😎
It's seems like the last part of the story was rushed and we even forgot about his friends Tripp and Van. In addition once he gets his wolf the story is over thought more would have happened.
Despite these objections I did enjoy this story 😎
July 18, 2025
I absolutely love this book. The push and pole and bully trope between Chase and Natalie drove me up the wall. But in the best way. It was so clear, reading it that Chase was very much a wolf and very clueless to who he really was in life. I just absolutely love these two together, and I love all the ups and downs in the drama and the plot twist that came along in this book. And the spice was fantastic.
September 22, 2025
Favorite so far
I have loved reading this series so far but this one was my favorite. The grumpy brother makes his way to the shifters pack but doesn’t know it. He has known he has a special way about himself but unsure of what it may actually be. When he starts to develop more alpha tendencies the woman he chooses to have him make sit known he is pushing his luck. But will they figure out how to make it work. Of course fate knows what it is doing.
I have loved reading this series so far but this one was my favorite. The grumpy brother makes his way to the shifters pack but doesn’t know it. He has known he has a special way about himself but unsure of what it may actually be. When he starts to develop more alpha tendencies the woman he chooses to have him make sit known he is pushing his luck. But will they figure out how to make it work. Of course fate knows what it is doing.
November 9, 2025
This was bad. How does Chase not have questions about like everything! You find out you are some all important wolf prince and he’s not beating down his sisters door who has answers.
Then he isn’t a bit annoyed that his sisters knew all this and kept him in the dark.
It’s like once Natalie slept with him, nothing else mattered. Disappointing. The spice was the best of all the books i read in the series.
Then he isn’t a bit annoyed that his sisters knew all this and kept him in the dark.
It’s like once Natalie slept with him, nothing else mattered. Disappointing. The spice was the best of all the books i read in the series.
January 7, 2026
Who doesn’t love a grumpy, arrogant an cocky Alpha who has his world turned upside down by a strong FMC who can not only put him in his place so deliciously well but has a great sense of humour and honour too. I loved the plot twists, atmosphere and banter together with how this story unfolded. I loved how the breadcrumbs were laid and if you remember them, the picture snaps together at the end. Highly recommend 💖
April 13, 2024
Reece Barden has created an addictive shifter series and The Alpha's Mystery would have to be one of my favs in the series. I could not wait for Natalie and Chase's story and it was well worth the wait. The chemistry between these two is off the charts. Chase is one stubborn, broody and intense male but you can't help but fall for him.
April 14, 2024
Chase arrives at Grey Ridge with only one thing on his mind: uncover what happened with his sisters, whatever the cost.
Deputy Natalie has her hands full with the handsome stranger, keeping him far away from the truth about shifters. But Chase has a secret of his own he's not yet willing to share, until he realizes there is more than just chemistry between Natalie and him.
Deputy Natalie has her hands full with the handsome stranger, keeping him far away from the truth about shifters. But Chase has a secret of his own he's not yet willing to share, until he realizes there is more than just chemistry between Natalie and him.
April 17, 2024
I loved it!
I wish this book was longer, because I absolutely loved Chase and Natalie. Plus having a lot of Leah and Natalie's brothers in the story as much as they have been really made it hard for me to put it down. I finished it in less than 24 hours and got ready to preorder the rest. Leah's letter to Bodhi had me so happy for her. I really can't wait for more.
I wish this book was longer, because I absolutely loved Chase and Natalie. Plus having a lot of Leah and Natalie's brothers in the story as much as they have been really made it hard for me to put it down. I finished it in less than 24 hours and got ready to preorder the rest. Leah's letter to Bodhi had me so happy for her. I really can't wait for more.
May 3, 2024
I love Reece Barden’s writing normally but although I didn’t mind the characters and was happy to see Natalie get a story it felt very anticlimactic. It didn’t leave me wanting more and actually left me wanting to skip ahead to Bodhis story if he ever has one since him being MIA was part of the storyline. I recommend to keep on with the series, however, it was by far the worst in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 28, 2024
Method: ebook
Rating: 4/5 stars
H rating: 4/5 - Chase
h rating: 4/5 - Natalie
Drama: 3/5
Trope(s): paranormal
Thoughts: will add to the review later.
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