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Alpha's Claim
She was promised to another. She chose freedom instead.
As the cherished daughter of Alpha Magnus, Brielle's future was set—a political mating to her father's brutal beta, Thorne. But when she encounters Kiara, the powerful alpha of an all-female pack, Brielle discovers another path. One where females lead, fight, and choose their own mates.
Fleeing her wedding, Brielle finds sanctuary with Kiara's pack, and something unexpected—a claiming mark freely offered and freely accepted. As passion ignites between them, their connection grows from strategic alliance to something neither a bond forged through choice rather than fate.
But when traditional packs unite to destroy this threat to their power, Brielle must stand beside her new alpha in battle. Together, they'll fight not just for territory, but for a future where love means partnership, not possession.
ALPHA'S CLAIM is an explicit F/F paranormal romance featuring a powerful alpha, a woman discovering her strength, exhibition elements, and a revolutionary love that defies tradition. First in the LUNAR BONDS series.
As the cherished daughter of Alpha Magnus, Brielle's future was set—a political mating to her father's brutal beta, Thorne. But when she encounters Kiara, the powerful alpha of an all-female pack, Brielle discovers another path. One where females lead, fight, and choose their own mates.
Fleeing her wedding, Brielle finds sanctuary with Kiara's pack, and something unexpected—a claiming mark freely offered and freely accepted. As passion ignites between them, their connection grows from strategic alliance to something neither a bond forged through choice rather than fate.
But when traditional packs unite to destroy this threat to their power, Brielle must stand beside her new alpha in battle. Together, they'll fight not just for territory, but for a future where love means partnership, not possession.
ALPHA'S CLAIM is an explicit F/F paranormal romance featuring a powerful alpha, a woman discovering her strength, exhibition elements, and a revolutionary love that defies tradition. First in the LUNAR BONDS series.
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Published April 16, 2025
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May 29, 2025
The book had a slight AI feel to it.
I enjoyed the story line and the plot, and the characters in the book. But wow it got a bit old fast with all the repetitions of the same things...
Not this, but that... the harping on certain things. You basically only have to read the first sentence of each paragraph to get the full story of the book. The following sentence of each paragraph is the same through the book. It got irritating after a while, and I almost didn't finish the book, but I pushed through, because I want to see how the story ends.
There were also a lot of times when words were left out, like 'the, of, a, at' etc...
Please edit the book otherwise.
I enjoyed the story line and the plot, and the characters in the book. But wow it got a bit old fast with all the repetitions of the same things...
Not this, but that... the harping on certain things. You basically only have to read the first sentence of each paragraph to get the full story of the book. The following sentence of each paragraph is the same through the book. It got irritating after a while, and I almost didn't finish the book, but I pushed through, because I want to see how the story ends.
There were also a lot of times when words were left out, like 'the, of, a, at' etc...
Please edit the book otherwise.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 7, 2025
Not a romance but a manifesto, not showing, but telling.
This starts off like many FF alpha/shifter romances, but quickly becomes more manifesto than story. Pages of "Not Y but X" statements where Y is the expectation or status quo associated with patriarchy, and X is the ideal of feminist theory.
I'm a huge fan of feminist theory. It's basically my life. I support the authors attempt (as I interpret it) to dismantle the common practice of FF alpha stories perpetuating patriarchal roles of dominance and submission.
My issue is that it becomes tedious and repetitive in its presentation here. What the book is saying with these statements is important, of course ... But making the statements repeatedly is not just overkill, but unnecessary. (See what I did there?)
These constant "not/but" statements could be deleted entirely, and the point would still be made, the story still told, the theme holding true. The audience for this book is already going to be on the feminist side, when you're preaching to the choir you don't need to state the shared ideals on repeat, you just have to live and demonstrate them. Now, if the book targeted a male audience, then maybe the dumbing down of these concepts to abject statements would be necessary, but it's marketed as a FF romance with a female alpha ... 99% of readers are going to be women or non binary folks. Very few cis het men are going to ever read this. Even if they do, brow beating them with the message will probably have them putting this down about 50% in. Like the traditional packs in this story, anyone who doesn't already agree is going to reject this as propaganda instead of building empathy for engaging characters and getting invested in an interesting plot thereby acquiring a deeper understanding of a new perspective.
If I were a developmental editor for this author, I would recommend removing 99% of these statements, let the two main characters make one good speech each at key moments with the "not/but" format, then let the book speak for itself. It says it all without needing to bash us over the head it with it.
Make it not a manifesto, but a story.
The themes should shine through without having to be blatantly told on repeat.
That said, I'll follow and keep reading. Perhaps now the points been made the we can get back to characters and plots. But if this heavy handed preaching keeps drowning out the storytelling, I'll have to give up.
This starts off like many FF alpha/shifter romances, but quickly becomes more manifesto than story. Pages of "Not Y but X" statements where Y is the expectation or status quo associated with patriarchy, and X is the ideal of feminist theory.
I'm a huge fan of feminist theory. It's basically my life. I support the authors attempt (as I interpret it) to dismantle the common practice of FF alpha stories perpetuating patriarchal roles of dominance and submission.
My issue is that it becomes tedious and repetitive in its presentation here. What the book is saying with these statements is important, of course ... But making the statements repeatedly is not just overkill, but unnecessary. (See what I did there?)
These constant "not/but" statements could be deleted entirely, and the point would still be made, the story still told, the theme holding true. The audience for this book is already going to be on the feminist side, when you're preaching to the choir you don't need to state the shared ideals on repeat, you just have to live and demonstrate them. Now, if the book targeted a male audience, then maybe the dumbing down of these concepts to abject statements would be necessary, but it's marketed as a FF romance with a female alpha ... 99% of readers are going to be women or non binary folks. Very few cis het men are going to ever read this. Even if they do, brow beating them with the message will probably have them putting this down about 50% in. Like the traditional packs in this story, anyone who doesn't already agree is going to reject this as propaganda instead of building empathy for engaging characters and getting invested in an interesting plot thereby acquiring a deeper understanding of a new perspective.
If I were a developmental editor for this author, I would recommend removing 99% of these statements, let the two main characters make one good speech each at key moments with the "not/but" format, then let the book speak for itself. It says it all without needing to bash us over the head it with it.
Make it not a manifesto, but a story.
The themes should shine through without having to be blatantly told on repeat.
That said, I'll follow and keep reading. Perhaps now the points been made the we can get back to characters and plots. But if this heavy handed preaching keeps drowning out the storytelling, I'll have to give up.
October 21, 2025
This book could have been a third of the length if it weren't for the constant reiteration, usually with the exact same wording, about the superiority of the female pack's existence or the superiority of Brielle and Kiara's relationship. Sometimes in literal back-to-back paragraphs, especially the closer to the end of the book we get. I had to force myself through the slog of these repetitive run-on sentences.
The ending of the conflict between the "traditional packs" and the "female packs" was head scratchingly stupid. They won because Brielle's father was distracted? For repeating about how Kiara was prepared to kill instead of just fight for submission...the obvious actual solution never materializes. In fact there is the impression that the entire final battle that no one actually dies...on either side.
The actual romance isn't all that spectacular either. We're told over and over about how amazing they are together but we're not really shown anything to back that up. There is no romance, just occasional spicy scenes that are as repetitive as the rest of the book, and Brielle stepping up into leadership roles immediately.
Possible AI writing.
The ending of the conflict between the "traditional packs" and the "female packs" was head scratchingly stupid. They won because Brielle's father was distracted? For repeating about how Kiara was prepared to kill instead of just fight for submission...the obvious actual solution never materializes. In fact there is the impression that the entire final battle that no one actually dies...on either side.
The actual romance isn't all that spectacular either. We're told over and over about how amazing they are together but we're not really shown anything to back that up. There is no romance, just occasional spicy scenes that are as repetitive as the rest of the book, and Brielle stepping up into leadership roles immediately.
Possible AI writing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2025
2.5-Star Review
I'm going to start with the positive aspects of the book. It has rich vocabulary. The plot is based on feminist ideals, which I love, and I think the story is well thought out. The author draws an interesting comparison between two opposing ways of life.
However, I give this book a 2.5 star review because it is excessively repetitive. It uses a narrative style that is displayed over and over again, which makes it tiresome to read. The two final chapters and the epilogue were really difficult to get through; I almost didn't finish the novel. It contains many sexual encounters which, while good, are also repetitive. The same structure is displayed repeatedly, and it ends up being a bit boring.
I don't know if I'll read the second book yet, maybe I'll give it a try, we'll see.
I'm going to start with the positive aspects of the book. It has rich vocabulary. The plot is based on feminist ideals, which I love, and I think the story is well thought out. The author draws an interesting comparison between two opposing ways of life.
However, I give this book a 2.5 star review because it is excessively repetitive. It uses a narrative style that is displayed over and over again, which makes it tiresome to read. The two final chapters and the epilogue were really difficult to get through; I almost didn't finish the novel. It contains many sexual encounters which, while good, are also repetitive. The same structure is displayed repeatedly, and it ends up being a bit boring.
I don't know if I'll read the second book yet, maybe I'll give it a try, we'll see.
November 29, 2025
Too Much Repetition/Is this AI?
The storyline itself is pretty amazing. I started out enjoying the novel. My issue came with the enormous amount of repetitiveness in description. This became evident as the conflict of the story started to build. This aspect took over the last half the book to the point I almost DNFed. I had to skip large portions of paragraphs just to get to the end. It really almost felt like it was AI written. I would love to continue with the series on the basic premise of the stories. However, I can not and will not do so with the style of writing that was in this story.
The storyline itself is pretty amazing. I started out enjoying the novel. My issue came with the enormous amount of repetitiveness in description. This became evident as the conflict of the story started to build. This aspect took over the last half the book to the point I almost DNFed. I had to skip large portions of paragraphs just to get to the end. It really almost felt like it was AI written. I would love to continue with the series on the basic premise of the stories. However, I can not and will not do so with the style of writing that was in this story.
September 20, 2025
I enjoyed this one. More complexity than the typical shifter instalove plot. The writing is pretty good - grammar, punctuation, and excellent word usage added to my enjoyment. The characters are a bit flat at times, and I wish the author wrote with more humor. Everything is deathly serious. Her stories could do with some fun. Even though I enjoyed the detail of the battles, the scouting and patrols, it became a bit repetitive. I really enjoy the social issues addressed such as community, collaboration, choice, and freedom, as well as the juxtaposition of gender and leadership styles.
August 8, 2025
redundant
I enjoyed the premise of the story but the redundancy really retracted from the overall story, and got quite annoying by the end not sure if I will read the rest of the series or not. I am curious if this is just the way this author writes or if they thought this was a way to get the point across.
I enjoyed the premise of the story but the redundancy really retracted from the overall story, and got quite annoying by the end not sure if I will read the rest of the series or not. I am curious if this is just the way this author writes or if they thought this was a way to get the point across.
August 12, 2025
well written Spice
Yes this is definitely a Spicy! read, that said it is also good reading. Finding a story line that’s engaging that goes with this level of spice is rare. Glad I decided to give this read a shot, and will keep this author in the TBR pile.
Yes this is definitely a Spicy! read, that said it is also good reading. Finding a story line that’s engaging that goes with this level of spice is rare. Glad I decided to give this read a shot, and will keep this author in the TBR pile.
September 17, 2025
Interesting
Great storyline focusing on females right and need to be truly free from the patriarchal traditions that men force on them
Long winded in the last chapter and epilogue but overall a very good read
Great storyline focusing on females right and need to be truly free from the patriarchal traditions that men force on them
Long winded in the last chapter and epilogue but overall a very good read
July 21, 2025
Reads like manual
Repeating the concept of the society every other sentence. By the I expected the book to end and this concludes werewolf TEDtalk
Repeating the concept of the society every other sentence. By the I expected the book to end and this concludes werewolf TEDtalk
August 28, 2025
I get the intent, but the writing was too protracted and repetitive. Every thought was expressed in at least three ways over and over.
September 17, 2025
the story is there
The repetition of words got annoying by the end made it hard to finish the book in the end .
The repetition of words got annoying by the end made it hard to finish the book in the end .
January 11, 2026
3.75
Overall, this is a fast-paced and enjoyable read with strong chemistry between the FMCs and an entertaining cast of supporting characters that left me eager to continue to the next book.
Overall, this is a fast-paced and enjoyable read with strong chemistry between the FMCs and an entertaining cast of supporting characters that left me eager to continue to the next book.
December 17, 2025
It is a F/F shifter romance between one Brielle, who is promised to her father's male beta, a cruel, greedy man who only sees her as a toy and breeding hole, and she wants out. Kiara offers her that chance to get out. She offers her the opportunity of real freedom. She could be having her own choices. Making her own rules within Pack Kiara.
I liked the idea of freedom, liberation, and fighting for your own safety and rights. Taking your fate into your own hands is a great and old-school trope in every genre of action and fantasy.
I really liked the idea of loving who you want to and not who you are forced to for others approval. However, it is brought up too much in this story. The focus could've gone in other directions in that way. Almost every chapter and every other paragraph had "Choice" in some capacity. I hope to read this next one soon too. I think it will be good in its own way. Maybe tackling different issues with others from Brielle's original pack.
I liked the idea of freedom, liberation, and fighting for your own safety and rights. Taking your fate into your own hands is a great and old-school trope in every genre of action and fantasy.
I really liked the idea of loving who you want to and not who you are forced to for others approval. However, it is brought up too much in this story. The focus could've gone in other directions in that way. Almost every chapter and every other paragraph had "Choice" in some capacity. I hope to read this next one soon too. I think it will be good in its own way. Maybe tackling different issues with others from Brielle's original pack.
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