The Alpha's Envy

Shifters of Grey Ridge #8

by Reece Barden

Fate has a funny way of complicating things.Marie thought her future was clear - mate the next Alpha of the Reynold's pack. But when she locks eyes with Jonathan Jones, her world tilts on its axis - she's found her true fated mate.

There's just one her boyfriend isn't willing to let go.

Consumed by possessive fury, he refuses to accept defeat. Ignoring Jonathan's warnings, he spirals into obsession, convinced Marie belongs to him.

And when he takes things too far in a dangerous attempt to claim her as his own, a vicious feud ignites between the Jones and Reynold's packs - one that will echo through generations.

Dive into this passionate prequel to the now completed Shifters of Grey Ridge series that reveals the explosive beginning of Cooper's parents' love story and uncovers the bitter roots of an age-old pack rivalry.

This is a dual POV, MF, steamy wolf shifter romance and can be read either before or after the rest of the Grey Ridge books.

Genres: Shapeshifters, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal

90 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 17, 2025

About the author

Reece 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.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the grey ridge shifters

I'm so sad that this series is at an end. I have enjoyed it, and any spin offs so much.

Oh Marie!!! So sassy!! They were perfect fated mates. I loved seeing it all from the beginning and also seeing a young Cooper and Rex.


Ok ok I will do a reread. You dont gotta pull my arm!

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Page Turner!

I have read all 11 books in the Grey Ridge Series. And definitely enjoyed all of them. Each one kept me on the edge of my seat. Each book had its own story and troubles to deal with, very emotional and scary. I recommend them as a must read. My next series to read is the Alpha Games. Can't wait.

[Romana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice short novella

Marie & Johnathan story. It was beautiful short story of the parents. We found out more what happend between two packs and as a lover of Grey Ridge series, I loved it and can recommend it.

[Diana Lepine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really should have come out before Dean’s story. His background would have been established and we would have understood him better. This is a good, very short book that apparently, was an afterthought.

[Teddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alpha's Envy

This is a prequel to the Grey Ridge series, Ironically it's the last book of the series.

I like the history of Jonathan & Marie's story & how Graham & his pack is so entwined with their lives.

[Avantia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a VERY short book for the price and reads like a short prologue and a selection of free bonus someone would get for signing up to the authors mailing list NOT a book that should cost money it's not worth it.Disapointing.. expected so much better just sex and the tinest of danger.

[BookLover23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was great to get a glimpse of Jonathan and Marie’s story as well as the Reynolds pack. I would’ve loved it even more if this was longer. It was short but so interesting.

[Melissa K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great addition to the series

Really enjoyed this short story. Would have liked it to be longer. Well written and original storyline. A must read.

[Francheska Cardona · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED IT

Amazing….. we finally got to read about how it all started. I love Marie and Jonathan. They are the best. Awesome book. Thank you.

[Ty buckley · Rating 5 out of 5]

great story

Reece continues with her first phenomenal story telling. Didn’t know how much I needed or wanted the back story on Luna & the Alphas.

[sharon storm · Rating 1 out of 5]

TSTL to meet alone with a jealous ex whose dad is scared of him

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended!

So sorry the series is over. Read all the Grey Ridge books. Looking for the next one!
Haven't read this much in years

[Debs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely end for the grey ridge shifter series. This is just a short prequel telling how Johnathan and Maria got together and started the family we got to know with the series

[Tori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice and short

I love older Marie, but younger Marie bothered me and it might be due to the book being so short so we don't actually see her growth really or her struggle.

[Laura Goodall · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it!

Loved this little prequel… great to see Johnathan and Marie when they were young.. short, but didn’t need to be any longer. 💜