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Touch of the Alpha

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Karen was a disgrace to her pack. Every steadfast rule that her pack held dear, she insisted on breaking in an attempt to free herself from the bonds of a lineage that had been slowly dying out for centuries. Her brother, the alpha of the Needham pack, was having none of that, though.

Desperate to restore the order of his pack and strengthen their bond to the wolf, he sent Karen away to Sky High Ranch, home of the regional alpha. His hope was for Karen to get the reform that she needed to become a respectable member of the pack.

When Karen arrives, she is surprised to find that Sky High Ranch is run more like a college than a rehab facility or political centerpiece. Nothing is as it seems there, including Carter, the regional Alpha. What Karen thought would be a month spent in boring therapy sessions ends up being a night she'll never forget. Carter's wolf is strong, and he's hungry for her.

This is a short story, does not end in a cliffhanger, and can be read as a standalone.

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First published January 26, 2015

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K. Matthew

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K. Matthew enjoys writing m/m and m/f erotic fiction serials.

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253 reviews282 followers
November 28, 2018
La legge dell'Alpha (qualunque cosa significhi)
*il seguente flusso di coscienza, partorito da due lettori in stato orgasmico e con una mano libera testa, non rende onore alla serietà delle vittime coinvolte nel dramma.*

Karen era una disgrazia per il suo branco.

Ecco, non sapendo come partire, ci agganciamo al memorabile incipit di questa “cosa”, che è di per sé talmente memorabile che forse scalzerà quello di Snoopy. Senza dare in escandescenze, è probabile che sia in corso la sindrome di Stendhal; non siamo del tutto sicuri di aver mai letto qualcosa di così meraviglioso.
I nostri tempi saranno ricordati per l'emancipazione del gentil sesso, la quale ha permesso di delineare personaggi femminili dall'indimenticabile introspezione psicologica.
Sfanculato il nesso causa->effetto nelle labirintiche elucubrazioni di Karen, lo svolgimento dell'amplesso si consuma durante una terapia di gruppo - in realtà è un party con tanto di falò e "marshmallow bruciacchiati" - all'interno dello Sky High Ranch, una specie di albergo a 5 stelle ove i lupi mannari di serie B stanno lì a svernare in attesa di fantomatiche decisioni sociopolitiche e/o punizioni (non si capisce in base a quale codice etico, accennato in mezza riga e liquidato).
Karen e Carter (che è l’alpha regionale, il che ci ricorda un po’ un’auto blu appartenente alla giunta, cose così, tipo una Mito) riescono a raggiungere, in due, il volume di particolarità di una sogliola, però compensano allettando l’ignaro lettore con un tetris gigantesco in cui tutto può essere smontato, capovolto, rimontato: pezzi di corpo che riescono a battere i record a Twister con lo zio Aldo da bambini (tutti hanno uno zio Aldo); pronomi che possono balzare dal possessivo al personale così, semplicemente spostando lettere; infine frasi intercambiabili, che possono valere tanto per lei quanto riferirsi a lui. In tutto ciò, non abbiamo capito quello che voleva essere detto, o perché, o come sia successo, o dove, o quando, ma in compenso abbiamo imparato un nuovo commento di manifestato stupore, da usare secondo necessità: “Carter io!” (NB: è possibile sostituire il nome Carter con quello che più vi abbisogna).
Si segnalano apparizioni sovrannaturali di materassi e lenzuola durante una feroce scena di sesso in mezzo al bosco.

C&C – la bottega del trash
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626 reviews93 followers
August 20, 2020
La legge dell'Alpha (qualunque cosa significhi)

*il seguente flusso di coscienza è stato partorito da due lettori in stato orgasmico e con una mano libera a testa*

"Karen era una disgrazia per il suo branco."

Ecco, non sapendo come partire, ci agganciamo al memorabile incipit di questa “cosa”, che è di per sé talmente memorabile che forse scalzerà quello di Snoopy. Senza dare in escandescenze, è probabile che sia in corso la sindrome di Stendhal; non siamo del tutto sicuri di aver mai letto qualcosa di così meraviglioso.
I nostri tempi saranno ricordati per l'emancipazione del gentil sesso, la quale ha permesso di delineare personaggi femminili dall'indimenticabile introspezione psicologica.
Sfanculato il nesso causa->effetto nelle labirintiche elucubrazioni di Karen, lo svolgimento dell'amplesso si consuma durante una terapia di gruppo - in realtà è un party con tanto di falò e "marshmallow bruciacchiati" - all'interno dello Sky High Ranch, una specie di albergo a 5 stelle ove i lupi mannari di serie B stanno lì a svernare in attesa di fantomatiche decisioni sociopolitiche e/o punizioni (non si capisce in base a quale codice etico, accennato in mezza riga e liquidato).
Karen e Carter (che è l’alpha regionale, il che ci ricorda un po’ un’auto blu appartenente alla giunta, cose così, tipo una Mito) riescono a raggiungere, in due, il volume di particolarità di una sogliola, però compensano allettando l’ignaro lettore con un tetris gigantesco in cui tutto può essere smontato, capovolto, rimontato: pezzi di corpo che riescono a battere i record a Twister con lo zio Aldo da bambini (tutti hanno uno zio Aldo); pronomi che possono balzare dal possessivo al personale così, semplicemente spostando lettere; infine frasi intercambiabili, che possono valere tanto per lei quanto riferirsi a lui. In tutto ciò, non abbiamo capito quello che voleva essere detto, o perché, o come sia successo, o dove, o quando, ma in compenso abbiamo imparato un nuovo commento di manifestato stupore, da usare secondo necessità: “Carter io!” (NB: è possibile sostituire il nome Carter con quello che più vi abbisogna).
Si segnalano apparizioni sovrannaturali di materassi e lenzuola durante una feroce scena di sesso in mezzo al bosco.

C&C – la bottega del trash
479 reviews
January 27, 2015
potential...I hope it gets better.

So, I kinda really like Carter. He's this trying-to-be-playing-the-part player and he's actually got a good heart deep down. Karen is sweet. I almost feel the chemistry and connection between the two, but I think due to the short story, I'm unable to fully grasp it. With that said, that is why I'm looking forward to book 2. Also, I like the fact that Karen's "BBW" body was described more like Jessica Rabbit than Roseanne Bar or Rikki Lake.
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Author 4 books21 followers
April 3, 2015
A great start! Very hot

This was a quick read, like a half hour, and it was a really good beginning. I have just ordered the second part and can't wait to continue the story. There was no drag with excessive detail or back story. It was fast and fun to read.
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1,056 reviews8 followers
January 26, 2015
This is the first book of a very interesting series. I really enjoyed reading this story. I always root for the underdog/werewolf! (No pun intended) I cannot wait for the next installment.
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108 reviews2 followers
February 3, 2015
My kind of story- Great Erotic Paranormal

A nice twist to the Lycan Society. There are always some wolves stronger than others which establishes hierarchy. Here we have wolves so weak due to diluted bloodlines. In steps Karen, her pack is in trouble because of this but also because Karen's wolf has a little too much spunk and doesn't like rules. The last straw was when her brother, the Alpha, found out about her mating with a human.
There is a place run by the Regional Alpha, Carter, called Sky High Ranch, where "naughty" wolves go for a month to be reformed. It's no secret that alot of packs send their females in hopes they get pregnant with Carter's pup to improve their bloodlines. Although this is a hope for Karen, her wolf is a pain in the butt and needs true help. Of course sparks fly, fly, fly. It can definitely get sticky due to their places in the packs. Must read!!
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186 reviews6 followers
May 13, 2015
It's times like this i wish Amazon allowed 1/2 stars... First the story...Karen is a werewolf of diminishing lineage who doesn't like to toe the line. Her brother who is her packs Alpha sends her to the regional Alpha to straighten her out...can she be reformed?
I knew going into this it was a short story but I still feel as though I was left wanting where as other short stories I've read have felt more complete if that make sense. The description was accurate in that it's not a cliff hanger per se but I felt like it was a big introduction to the rest of the story to come. That being said I am looking forward to finding out the rest of the story hopefully I don't have to wait too long!
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548 reviews3 followers
January 26, 2015
I was gifted this book by the author and have to honestly say that it had all the things I thought make a good read the laughing and crying and the wanting to hit some one it. I loved that she first seen the three in a dream or maybe as a young girl, but the way it reads makes you have to wonder. The the fact that she is given to them as a way to keep her family safe from harm. But now I want to see where this book is going to go. The author did a great job in keeping you in suspense that is for sure. nice writing K Matthew can't wait to read more I hope.
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495 reviews29 followers
January 27, 2015
This was a really quick erotica read. I really enjoyed it. Karen thought she didn't want to be a wolf anymore until she gets sent to a camp that helps straighten out misguided wolf shifters. There she meets the Alpha wolf Carter and once they connect she knows that there is nothing she rather be than his mate.

It is a very quick and enjoyable read.
96 reviews6 followers
January 28, 2015
This quick read presents a different possibility and reason for werewolf mating. It will bring/strengthen her wolf, and it's not the traditional one-mate-for-life thing (apparently.) Well-written and definitely hot, you should read this one!

(I received this book in exchange for an honest review.)
3,403 reviews19 followers
May 17, 2015
Good read

Liked that rebel shewolf finds reform camp nothing like she expected. Carter, regional alpha finds her much more than he expected.

Now what's he going to do about it. Is she brave or bad enough to keep rebelling is he strong enough to handle her without breaking her.

Profile Image for Suba Wijesinghe.
109 reviews46 followers
January 4, 2016
A kind of werewolf romance book. The book was so brief. Quick reading. Karen was the mischievous wolf in her pack. So, Karen's parents decided to send her to the Sky High Ranch, home of the Regional Alpha for werewolf reformation to her. After she went there, She had found her true love. Very handsome & hot guy. Regional Alpha!!! Regional Alpha was her mate. Very interesting & hot novel!
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4,123 reviews26 followers
May 8, 2015
Each story in this series is a quick, very enjoyable erotica read. Well-written and fast-paced, the stories are interesting, captivating, emotional, sensual, romantic, with some angst and drama thrown in. A definite must-read.
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831 reviews2 followers
August 29, 2015
This book is really good for short read. It really packed a punch. K Matthews books are amazing. Love reading them
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23.6k reviews19 followers
August 10, 2015
Got this as an arc for an honest review. And absolutely loved it. Highly recommend.
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123 reviews
November 3, 2015
I enjoyed my read of this book...some parts i could not follow...but i had a great adventure with Karen & Carter...so i'm giving this book a 3.5 star!
Profile Image for Ms Lady Jones.
225 reviews8 followers
October 26, 2015
It's a short read well written. Hot and steamy sex and plus size she wolf. My fave!
Profile Image for Jennifer.
117 reviews
January 15, 2017
way too short of a story ! and the story line to me was not good .... when you talk about mating in a shifter book it's meant for life not just a one night stand also I found the guy horrible so your telling me people send girls there to get pregnant so he has pups all over the country and he doesn't care !!! will not be reading part 2
2,201 reviews4 followers
April 11, 2017
Touch of the Alpha

As short stories goes, this was good. I liked the way it gave off different forms of seeing shifters. Making this a good read.
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180 reviews4 followers
April 11, 2017
I received this installment free with my Kindle.

Okay, so this truly was a dity book.
Even though it was written for an adult audience, it was done very well.
The writing style was smooth, no grammatical errors and the character POV was easily depicted.
I would not recommend this installment to anyone under the age of eighteen.
If you're looking for a quick sexy short story filled with an intimate encounter, this is the book for you...
94 reviews2 followers
April 22, 2017
Interesting story that turned very hot! Nice HEA ending.
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