Guarded

Dot Com Wolves #1 part 2 of 6

by Alisa Woods

New Adult Paranormal Romance Series - Wolf Shifters in Seattle

PART 2: Guarded (True Alpha 2)
Shifters live in the shadows of Seattle, just under the skin of the alpha male, dot-com billionaires who are building a new Silicon Valley in the Emerald City.

As Lucas fights his instinctual attraction to Mia, focusing instead on guarding her and keeping her safe from the Red pack, Mia tries to discover the truth about Lucas’s dead mate.

Guarded (True Alpha 2) is 70 pages or 17,000 words and is the second of six TRUE ALPHA episodes. The complete series box set is available as a bundle. All the individual episodes are available in kindle unlimited.

Contains strong sexual themes/language and is meant for readers over 18.

Genres: Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Novella, Contemporary, Supernatural

59 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 2, 2014

About the author

Alisa Woods, Paranormal Romance Author

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Reading Order:
Dot Com Wolves (formerly Shifters in Seattle)
Claiming Mia (Book 1)
Saving Arianna (Book 2)
A Christmas Wish (Book 3)

Riverwise Private Security
Jaxson (Book 1)
Jace (Book 2)
Jared (Book 3)

Wilding Pack Wolves
Wild Game (Book 1)
Wild Love (Book 2)
Wild Heat (Book 3)
Wild One (Book 4)
Wild Fire (Book 5)
Wild Magic (Book 6)

Fallen Immortals
Lucian & Arabella
Kiss of a Dragon (Book 1)
Heart of a Dragon (Book 2)
Fire of a Dragon (Book 3)
Leonidas & Rosalyn
Chosen by a Dragon (Book 4)
Seduced by a Dragon (Book 5)
Touched by a Dragon (Book 6)
Leksander & Erelah
Loved by a Dragon (Book 7) 
Marked by a Dragon (Book 8) 
Claimed by a Dragon (Book 9)

Of Bards and Witches (Book 10) Leonidas's Story

Fallen Angels
A Deadly Sin (Book 1)
Guardian of Light (Book 2)
The Sin of Wrath (Book 3)
Seraphim (Book 4)
Prince of Shadow (Book 5)
Tempted: Tajael's Story
Kiss of an Angel: A Christmas Story

Legal Magick
Ever Strange (Book 1)
Mercy Strange (Book 2)
Verity Strange (Book 3)

Broken Souls
My Dragon Lord (Book 1)
My Dragon Keeper (Book 2)
My Dragon Mate (Book 3)
My Dragon Bodyguard (Book 4)
My Dragon Lover (Book 5)
My Dragon Master (Book 6)

Reviews

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

If she was on Facebook, their relationship status would definitely be it's complicated.

 
Guarded, I am interpreting it as the calm before the storm, while there were revelations made, pleasures that were given and taken, it was just all a build up of what was to come next. Lucas is a powerful man, a true alpha, but is so bind by his guilt he can not see past his own issues. For him it was all about honor and responsibility, and here is Mia who is challenging his control. Mia is a virgin of all things wolf and now with Lucas as her mentor, she wants to understand more about herself and him so that she can help him someway.

"But no more sex? she asked.

His arms locked up again. "No."

"How about kissing?" she asked lightly.

He cocked his head to one side. "This isn't a negotiation."

"No kissing then," she said. "What about fondling? Over or under clothes? How about straight up groping?"

He gritted his teeth. "Mia," he growled through them.

"I'm just saying... She pushed her chair. "If I accidentally brush up against you in the elevator, don't be surprised if some part of your body gets squeezed."

It is taking all of her patience with this man to understand why they can't continue on enjoying each others bodies. Having moved out of her dorm, away from her friend, she is finally in a place where she feels like she belongs. With the Red pack wants the LoopSource deal and the only way they will ever have a chance is if Lucas backs down, using Mia as leverage to make sure he behaves.

I enjoyed reading on about Lucas and Mia, at least we know where his misguided guilt is coming from. As strong as Lucas is, you almost want to shake him to get him to realize that it wasn't his fault but people have to come to their own conclusions. I'm curious to see where their story is headed, I see a whole lot of pissed off Alpha coming up.

ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
 
***Quotes above are taken from the ARC version of the book and may differ upon publication.

[Crazy for Books (Stephanie) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 COMPLICATED MYSTICAL STARS

Lucas and Mia wake up to very different ideas of what they mean to each other. Mia feels more connected, like she belongs with him. She's determined to make Lucas feel it as well. But the more the day goes on, the more he pulls away. Explaining to her what happened to his first mate and why he will never make her his.

At the same time, Lucas knows Mia needs to move out of the dorm and be somewhere safe in case the Red's come after her again. Jupiter aka "jeeter" doesn't like that her friend is moving out and knows that Mia is keeping something from her, but is a good friend and will be there for her when and if she returns.

I feel for poor Mia. She finally has someone who can teach her about what she is and how she could belong only to have that person pull away from her in every way possible. There's still so much more to learn from this series. On to the next....

[Nancy❤The❤Bookaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

~~3.75 HEARTS~~

ARC PROVIDED BY AUTHOR IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW

So Guarded is the second episode of the True Alpha series. This picks up right where Desired left off. Lucas is still trying to resist the pull towards Mia. He promised to never mate again with the memories of what happen to his last mate fresh on his memory. Mia is an intern at SparkTech and can’t resist the attraction she has with her boss, Lucas. Lucas promises to protect and guard Mia from the Red Wolf pack but will never claim another. Mia finds out that there’s a whole different world out there that she knew nothing about. I’m getting addicted to Lucas & Mia. I want the next episode now.




"I will guard you, Mia. But I will never claim you, or anyone, ever again."

[Linda ❤️ Sassy, Classy && a Little Bit of Nasty · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.



With the ending from Desired , I could not pass up this next installment.

Lucas and Mia finally let their inner wolves take over and have some wall action. After he gets a few scratches from Mia, Lucas finds out that Mia is a half-breed wolf and cuts off that sexual tie with her. He can’t claim a mate anymore. He won’t claim a mate anymore. His only mate was killed. And he believes it to be his fault.

”But no more sex?” she asked. His arms locked up again.
“No.”
“How about kissing?” she asked lightly.
He cocked his head to one side. “This isn’t a negotiation.”
“No kissing then,” she said. “What about fondling? Over or under clothes? How about straight-up groping?”
He gritted his teeth. “Mia,” he growled through them.
“I’m just saying…” She pushed in her chair. “If I accidentally brush up against you in the elevator, don’t be surprised if some part of your body gets squeezed.”

Lucas is adamant about keeping Mia at an arm’s length. He is tempted by her and he will do anything he can to not make the same mistake of claiming a mate. But he will do everything he can to protect her. Just as long as they keep it platonic.

Mia on the other hand, has other things in mind. She wants to be with Lucas. He makes her feel like she belongs. All her life, she’s been different; she’s never felt like she was a part of the group. And this is solely because……she doesn’t.

After Mia learns Lucas’ troubled past, she resolves that she will help him get past his barriers and break the bonds that are holding him hostage. She wants him to move on with her, because she knows he feels the intensity between the two of them as well.



I want to find out what Lucas will do next!

[Diane Lynch Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guarded (True Alpha #2) by Alisa Woods Lucas is fighting his attraction to Mia.  This is difficult with his is instincts forcing him to protect her from the Red Pack.  Meanwhile, Mia wants to discover more about Lucas’ departed mate.
 
I appreciate that Mia is intelligent and strong.  She feels at a disadvantage by not understanding pack life.  She starts to ask questions, so she can better understand her heritage and her wolf.  She handles Lucas’ mood swings pretty well considering he is being a serious jerk.
 
I empathize for Lucas.  He feels responsible for his wife’s death.  He is letting the tragedy affect his future.  He recognizes he is being callous to Mia and disgusted with himself for it.  I really like Lucas, but I want to shake some sense into him; stubborn male.
 
I love the length of these books.  They are short stories, perfect to fit in when you only have a minimal amount of time to read but are in the mood to complete a story. 
 
I am officially dubbing Alisa Woods the Cliff Hanger Queen.  I mean this in a positive way.  Her endings leave you wanting more and anxiously awaiting the next book.  Not in a negative, I cannot believe the book ended that way, but this story is so wonderful I want more way.   If you enjoy contemporary paranormal romance, you will want to try this series.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ooh, the plot thickens. Where as Desired was more story introduction, Guarded gives us a little more meat on the bone. Lucas' past unravels just a tad and we really get to know Mia's character.

Which, I LOVED. I wasn't quite sure how much I was going to relate to her in the first episode but man, she won me over in this one. Mia is feisty, sexy and smart. She pushes Lucas just enough to keep him intrigued yet not enough to have him completely running for the hills.

Plus, there is some emotional turmoil that shines through from her past. You feel a compassion for the girl she was and it makes me admire the woman she is, even more.

Lucas is a bit of an ass hat, but with cause. He's guarded (hmmm, the title) and unsure of what the right path is.

The sexual tension is explosive, the desire palpable, the sex exciting. The story, in a word...intriguing.

[Sabrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow...talk about grieving alpha males! To the next one!!!!

[Mary Winstead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mia is falling hard for Lucas till he tells her he could never mate again she thinks he playing hard to get and he'll come around till he tells her the real reason how he killed his mate. Can't wait to read the entire series.

[Lita · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really enjoying this series but this would be better as one whole book. This is the second novella. Things are heating up between Mia and her hot boss.

[Caroline Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whereas book one was a very intense and hot read, Guarded (True Alpha #2) focuses on the emotional tension between Mia and Lucas. After a passionate night with Lucas, Mia’s inner wolf knows that he is right for her and that she belongs with him but Lucas is still in a great deal of heartache and pain from the death of his mate. The reader remains gripped to these characters and will question whether Mia will ever be able to help him come to terms with his deceased mate and allow her to belong with him.

Lucas battles his feelings for Mia, knowing that he can’t go there again. He can never be as close to anyone as he was with his mate. And, as much as he will protect and guard Mia from the Red Pack, he will not take her again or even come close. Guarded actually breaks down these two great characters where the reader will see Lucas’ more darker, serious side, his sorrow and pain, as well as his desire to keep Mia from this.

As a result he puts his defences up and distances himself. This makes him a little cold and impersonal with her at times, although it is also clear that he doesn’t want her to think bad of him. This in turn makes it more difficult for Mia to be with him and know how to respond. Book 2 certainly holds more emotional tension as opposed to sexual tension.

The reader can certainly empathise with both characters, making it unpredictable on the outcome of these two. There are twists and turns, a strong attraction, and danger from the Red Pack, as they will do anything to keep business going their way. (The Red Pack own a rival company to that of Lucas’, and threatening Mia may seem like a good idea to them – especially as they sense the connection between Mia and Lucas and his need to protect her.)

Mia’s character is strong as she feels that if she can help Lucas to open up and face what happened then she is in with a chance. She has much to understand about packs, mates as she has never been raised by one. At times this can make her seem a little naïve to Lucas. This makes the reader just long for Lucas to take Mia under his wing and teach her all he knows, guard her, protect her and love her! But will it all be too much for Lucas to bear?

Lucas’ dad has a strong impact on Mia as he is accepting, gentle and protective – all the things that a father should be that she has missed out on not having her own around. This scene was relatively small and yet had such a deep meaning, especially for Mia. I would like to read a little more about these two in the subsequent books.

The reader doesn’t miss a thing as Guarded (True Alpha #2) picks up where we left off in Desired (True Alpha #1). There are reminders of what happened previously, allowing the reader to easily remember and continue the story without having to keep checking back to the last episode. I cannot wait for the third instalment, Hunted. This series is a strong one for many a paranormal fan to follow. You will not be disappointed with the power and depth that these short stories provide!

Guarded (True Alpha #2) was provided by the author in return for an honest and fair review.

[Blondies Little Book Life · Rating 5 out of 5]

*This review may contain spoilers*

I was given ARC for an honest review.

"But no more sex?” she asked. His arms locked up again. “No.”“How about kissing?” she asked lightly. He cocked his head to one side. “This isn’t a negotiation.” “No kissing, then,” she said. “What about fondling? Over or under clothes? How about straight-up groping?” He gritted his teeth. “Mia,” he growled through them. “I’m just saying…” She pushed in her chair. “If I accidentally brush up against you in the elevator, don’t be surprised if some part of your body gets squeezed."

I couldn't wait to start this book, after the way Desired ended with those major secrets revealed. I dove right in and couldn't put it done. Yes, it is a short read. But hey, I loved it all the same. This books picks up right after said secrets are revealed. I couldn't wait to see how Lucas reacted to Mia's secret and vice versa. Throughout the book Lucas is very adamant about keeping Mia within an arms reach, close enough to protect her, but far enough away where he won't be tempted to claim her. After what happened to his wife/mate Tila, how could you blame him?! At the same time I wanted to shake him and just tell him to let it go, the past is the past you can't change it. But being Lucas, that is not how he works. He feels so much hurt and guilt over what happened he try's to fight his feelings for Mia, like his and her life depends on it. Mia  on the other hand does the complete opposite. She wants to be with Lucas and she wants him to claim her. The way she feels with Lucas, she has never experienced with anybody else. With Lucas, she feels like she belongs. Even after learning the truth about Tila, she is more determined than ever to help him get past everything that is holding him back from them being together. After a little reluctance, Lucas finally gives in and opens up about what exactly happened to Tila and let me tell you that was a shocker that I was not expecting. This story keeps getting more intriguing and entertaining the more I read. We also get to see little more of Lucas's dad Mr. Sparks. I like his character a lot. He has agreed to pack protection for Mia. He seems like a very strong character that you don't want to mess with. I also am loving Mia's best friend Jupiter. She is spunky and fun, a nice element to Mia's life. I can't say enough about Lucas and Paisley's chemistry. They have some hot, passionate and sexy scenes in this book. They literally can't keep there hands to themselves. Even with all the doubts and questions that still linger between them. They are meant to be. By the end of the book, I was left wanting more. I can't wait to get my hands on Hunted. This is a great story that keeps getting better and better the more I read.

So, If your looking for a story with the perfect amount of suspense, intrigue, surprises and a hot Alpha male that you will love, this is the story is for you. You will definitely love it. I sure did.

[Tammy Choate · Rating 5 out of 5]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~May Contain Spoilers~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


So now we are in part 2 of this series! LUCAS LUCAS LUCAS what are we going to do with you? He's so protective of Mia, but he just won't let himself go and claim what his wolf already knows is HIS! He's already lost once and doesn't want to take the chance of losing again. But the chemistry between these two are hot and cold at times well, at least on Lucas's end. Mia on the other hand I think she has come to terms that she's gonna fight for what her and her wolf wants. Secrets are finally revealed in some aspect but still left to question what is Lucas going to do.

Mia needs to be protected against the Red pack at all costs. Mia is learning so much about what beinga shifter is, mating, the pull all that. Something she didn't have at all growing up. The Red pack wants her to force SparkTech to give up bidding on a contract and they will do whatever it takes to make sure they get what they want no matter the costs. Lucas is so damn stubborn you can clearly see how he feels but effectively pulls away every time they end up together. His wolf is already wanting to protect, defend, and claim. But Lucas knows if he does how dangerous it can be if he claims Mia.

"I will guard you, Mia. But I will never claim you, or anyone, ever again."

When Lucas tells Mia he 'killed' his wife well Mia doesn't believe it.

"She shook her head, not believing it. Not with the way he looked at her, cared for her, protected her. When all he had to do was walk away. Mia didn't know what dark thing in his past had taken his wife from him, but she knew this much: Lucas Sparks was no killer." When she tells him she doesn't believe him he lets her know real fast: "Do not presume you know anything about me. You don't belong to a pack. You hide your wolf from your family. You know nothing!" So why does he feel this way and blame himself. Nope not gonna tell ya and spoil it.

The next one can't get here fast enough. I'm impatient I can't help it. I want to know what's going to happen between these two. Alisa thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read this! I loved it and can't wait for the next one!

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definate 4.5 Stars

The continuance of the True Alpha serial has just brought the fun in!!!!

If you liked the first installment then you are going to LOVE this one.

I love how the story picks up right where the last installment left off no back tracking and no recapping BRILLIANT!!!!!!

I love Lucas and Mia they really have a strong connection both of wolf and human and I really cant wait to read more and see their relationship grow further.

I really enjoyed Mia's boldness it is refreshing and mischievous. Her growing affection for Lucas is evident and I really enjoy their time together. Even though her age would make her quite young she really is quite mature.

Jupiter Mia's roommate is a blast she has some crazy get up though.

Lucas' attempts at keeping his distance from Mia is downright comical especially when he is so adamant at keeping her safe and I find it endearing that he feels he has to. Lucas' reveals from his past is really interesting and traumatic and opens up the world of magic.

I loved how Lucas explains the whole how to be a wolf to Mia especially the mating ritual which I loved. I enjoy how Mia takes the whole wolf thing quite well and eagerly soaks up the knowledge.

I love how the story draws you in so much you feel a part of it. Little twists and turns and a a number of laughs make for a more enjoyable read, I cant wait to find out what happens next. I will MOST DEFINITELY be continuing on with this series.

[Charlie Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book begins where Book One, "Desired" ends. And, OH MY...the story-line got even BETTER!

Really?..you say... YES REALLY!! .. lol..

I thought that Desired was an AMAZING book.. well it was, but damn that book was more of a piece of the cake then the whole damn cake.. lol.. If you get my drift..I have no idea how this author does it. She is really amazing and what she does.. You get to know both characters in this book. You also get to see how Lucas reacts to the big news at the end of book one how he found out that Mia was a shifter/wolf as well... You will also find out what happened to Lucas' mate, and why he is so upset about it.

Do you think he really killed his mate?

or ...

Do you think that he thinks he killed his mate in his mind, but really didn't??

Oh you will find out either way, so read the book because man it is a MUST READ in my opinion...

My thing is now, that I have to wait for book three to come out..It comes out TODAY!!! I just can't wait until it actually pops up so I can finally buy it!!

This whole series is a story that I need to read because if I don't I will definitely REGRET it!! So will you!! Lucas and Mia's story is still not over, and I need to find out what happens next in their journey together... Will he stay by her side? Will he designate a body guard?? What happens??

I rate this book 5 mugs because it is just so damn good that it deserves it.. Need I say more??

[Elizabeth Bennet · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got the boxed set rather than buying each book independently. There are six books in the series and each book is a link of a chain to the next book. If your looking for a steamy paranormal I think you could do worse. I am really curious to see where this will all lead. In this book Lucas explains to Mia the history between him and his dead mate/wife Tila. You need to understand the power and strength shared between a wolf couple combined with the fact Lucas holds himself responsible. Lucas is still dealing with the death of his wife. That is a turn off for some readers but the length of this book is brief and I think this will work it's way out as you already witness Lucas's passion for Mia.

Mia has kept her being a shifter a secret from her family and so she never benefited from the knowledge and support that a pack can offer. Lucas fills in all the blanks and explains the story behind the bite. I found it interesting and it pulled me in. This book does not offer the excitement the first one did with the Red Wolf Development. It is building things up though. I would recommend buying the boxed set to fill in all the holes and truly the whole boxed set is the same price as each individually. There is some hot, love scenes and this book leaves you with Lucas's declaration of finality. Enjoy!

[Diane Lynch Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lucas is fighting his attraction to Mia. This is difficult with his is instincts forcing him to protect her from the Red Pack. Meanwhile, Mia wants to discover more about Lucas’ departed mate.

I appreciate that Mia is intelligent and strong. She feels at a disadvantage by not understanding pack life. She starts to ask questions, so she can better understand her heritage and her wolf. She handles Lucas’ mood swings pretty well considering he is being a serious jerk.

I empathize for Lucas. He feels responsible for his wife’s death. He is letting the tragedy affect his future. He recognizes he is being callous to Mia and disgusted with himself for it. I really like Lucas, but I want to shake some sense into him; stubborn male.

I love the length of these books. They are short stories, perfect to fit in when you only have a minimal amount of time to read but are in the mood to complete a story.

I am officially dubbing Alisa Woods the Cliff Hanger Queen. I mean this in a positive way. Her endings leave you wanting more and anxiously awaiting the next book. Not in a negative, I cannot believe the book ended that way, but this story is so wonderful I want more way. If you enjoy contemporary paranormal romance, you will want to try this series.

[Letty (Cover to Cover Book Blog Reviewer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I couldn't wait to get started on this book after the way Desired ended. I was not disappointed at all.

Mia and Lucas are still skirting around the attraction they feel for each other. Mia can't believe that Lucas is bad for her, no matter what he says. He keeps trying to deny his feelings and insists he will never mate again, even when his wolf constantly screams that Mia belongs to him.

He knows he has to protect her, he feels the need for it, and can't get away, but he tells her nothing will happen between them again. Mia is determined to make him see they need to be together.

Lucas' father is a bigger character in this book and I instantly liked him. He is definitely someone you don't want to mess with. Jupiter, Mia's roommate is also someone I enjoyed reading about. She is the fun and spunky friend that Mia needs to have in her life.

The scenes between Mia and Lucas are full of passion and have that element of love you know will be explosive. I can't wait to read the next installment to see if Lucas finally gives in to his wolf.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am seriously in love with this serial. There is such a great pace and flow to the whole thing that I find it very hard to stop. Lucky for me, these are short and sweet, and oh so good.

We pick up exactly where we left off, with Lucas and Mia in relationship limbo after their super-hot encounter against the door. Lucas is dealing with his hidden demons while Mia is determined to learn as much as possible about how pack shifters live. There was a wonderful dynamic between the two of them and I love the animal magnetism. These yummy little tidbits are just enough to get me hooked again before they end. Oh, and there’s also a little bit of mystery thrown into the mix. We learn a little bit about Lucas and his past, but we still aren’t sure what to make of the bad guys in this story. Just when Mia begins to get a grip on her expanding shifter world, there is a curveball thrown at her (and us). I’m really excited to finish this serial and see where the author ends up taking us.

[Barb Shuler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need to thank Alisa Woods for an ARC received for Guarded; in return for an honest review. And as with the first installment.. I LOVED IT!!!!!

My first thought is to have a hissy fit. To kick and scream at Lucas and shake him until his mind clears. (huffs) Men. My God the man is broken. His wolf is determined to get what he wants and Mia, poor Mia is so last she doesn't know whether she is coming or going. She is tossed into this world of the supernatural that she obviously knows is there but.. she is lost. She grew up without a pack. No one was there to guide her. Mold her into the Wolf she should be. There was a though Lucas had that Mia was an alpha wolf. Though she has no idea of her potential. I have to agree. She is stubborn, doesn't back down fro a fight adn is one helluva woman. Strong, determined adn slowly falling more in love with her fury savior. Her bodyguard. Hers. That is what she is doing. I can't wait to see what happens next. I swear this is like shifter crack!! (makes grabby hands) I neeeeeed more!!!

[Lady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lucas and Mia have finally given in to their animals. But Lucas doesn't know that Mia is a shifter and that is a game changer for him.

Mia's wolf knows that Lucas is he mate and her human and wolf both accepts it. But they have to make him see it. Mia's goal is to make him see that she is his no matter what.

Lucas is uneasy once he finds out that Mia is a shifter. Now his only goal is to keep her safe from the Red Pack. But how can he do that when he doesn't want to be in the same room as her? Once Lucas has her in a safe place things take another turn when he tells her the story of wife death.

Mia is getting a crash course in the paranormal life. She only thought that that there was wolf shifter now she is learning that there are more para normals out there.

What will happen with Lucas and Mia now that she knows his story? What will Lucas do now? Can he stay away from her?

I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I am hooked to it. I think I might have to add Alisa to my favorite author list. I highly recommend this book to others.

[Romance Readers Retreat · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

This is a great second installment in the True Alpha series. In this book we find out more from Lucas the lore surrounding shifters. As Mia was raised by her human mother, never having known her shifter father, and had hidden her shifer nature, she did not know any other shifters and was not a part of a pack so she is totally in the dark as to the traditions and rituals of shifters. In this book Mia demands answers from Lucas whilst Lucas seems intent on pulling away from any romantic connection with her. Lucas definitely feels something for Mia but is so terrified of history repeating itself he is reluctant to claim her. 
I'm looking forward to the third installment, although I got some answers in this second book, I still have loads more! Mia and Lucas have drawn me in and I must have more of this exciting shifter story! The book is brilliantly written and the story is intriguing, I can't wait for more. 

[Rhiannon Overby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guarded is the second book of the True Alpha series and must be read in order. Desired (True Alpha #1) ended in a cliff hanger and this book picks right up from where the story was left off.

In this book Mia is starting to finally discover more about what it means to be a shifter. Lucas is still having a hard time with his internal conflict; his wolf side wants Mia but his man side knows that he can never have here. Mia also finds out what happened to Lucas's mate, and his fears of why he can never commit to her

The sizzling tension is still coursing through this book. There's a few short smuty scenes but this book seemed to have a great balance between smut and storyline. I enjoyed the first book but I think this book dove even deeper into the bounds that these shifters carry. I absolutely love the new take on werewolves that Ms. Woods has introduced! I can't wait to read more of this series!

*i received a copy if this book in exchange for my honest opinions*

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was luck enough to be given an ARC of this second book in the True Alpha Series by Alisa Woods in return for an honest review. After reading the first book I could not wait to sink my teeth into this one! It certainly didn't disappoint. The chemistry between Lucas and Mia is electrifying. Lucas is her protector and Mia is drawn to him. He is doing all he can to fight his feelings for her as he truely believes she should not be with him. Mia however is consumed with passion for him and is doing everything in her power to change his mind. I love the way these two main characters interact, in this one we learnt more about their pasts, they have bothered suffered immense loss in different ways. Their inner wolfs are crying out to be together. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

[Valerie Spearman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alisa Woods has upped the ante with this second installment of True Alpha. Mia and Lucas are driven closer to each other by their inner wolves. Lucas is still hurting from the loss of his mate and Mia struggles to break through his gruff exterior to learn more about him. She wants to help him but first she must learn what it is to be wolf. Lucas feels the need to protect Mia but he is afraid to fall in love with her. He continues to deny the pull of his wolf. And Mia wants to submit to the Alpha.

Holy Hotness!! This was really a quick read that left me panting--for more! The sexual tension was sizzling on the pages. The chemistry between these two is combustible! And, not only that, the story is really good. Truly a must read!

I received this book as a gift and this is my honest review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this anymore stars then a 5 I would.
First off I just have to say this. I was left heart broken and teary eyed at the end of this.
Lucas has taken Mia and let her stay in his apartment after the attack and the talk they had. He was trying to resist her but he couldn't. She couldn't resist him either. That night was a night that she never will forget. It intrigued her more to know what happened. When they get to Mia's dorm to gather her things Jupiter was all over Mia. Mia and Lucas were headed to a hotel first when they realized that stopping by the office to gather the reports would be good work to distract them. What happens in the office is surprising not only to Mia but also Lucas? Does Lucas finally tell Mia what happened? What does Lucas's father think? How does Mia feel all this?

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Guarded, Lucas begins to open up to Mia about his feelings, what it means to be a wolf shifter, what pack membership means and so much more as he continues to try to push her away. His inner wolf has other ideas making his resolution to keep Mia Guarded and safe very difficult.

Mia begins to understand why Lucas is Guarded in his feelings and about what happened to his mate. She vows to be the friend he needs and keep the sexual tension down but her inner wolf is nipping form the inside to be recognized as needing Lucas. The emotional level of the relationship is escalating rapidly.

They are still working closely together on the project for Lucas's father after Mia meets the owner of the company, Lucas's alpha pack leader father.

I can't wait for the third part of the story, Hunted. What will happen next?

[Heidi R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changed my mind after reading further. Definitely 5 stars!! Book two is really "episode 2" in the True Alpha series/serial. "Guarded" picks up from the cliffhanger we were left hanging in the first episode, "Desired". Mia learns more about shifters and packs and Lucas fights his attraction to Mia. Lucas' need to protect Mia from the Red pack is key to this story. Looking forward to episode 3!

Amazon synopsis:

"Shifters live in the shadows of Seattle, just under the skin of the alpha male, dot-com entrepreneurs who are building a new Silicon Valley in the Emerald City.

As Lucas fights his instinctual attraction to Mia, focusing instead on guarding her and keeping her safe from the Red pack, Mia tries to discover the truth about Lucas's dead mate.

Adult content. Ages 18+."

[Cindy Caron · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author has such a powerful way with words and imagination. The second part of this series is full of dark brooding, with a bit of violence and some heated sex thrown in for good measure.
After yet another try to take Mia, Lucas has taken matters into his own hands and did what he had to to make sure she is kept safe. Even her room mate Jupiter, isn’t quite sure how to act around him, so how can Mia ever decide. His alpha status continues to confuse her, and he won’t let her in…. How will she ever be able to win him over? Will he ever tell her what happened? Why is he refusing to acknowledge the pull between them? So many questions to be answered. Looking forward to part three!

[Renee W. Tyler, Battery Operated Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was issued Desired book one to read and review. When I first found out that it was a paranormal romance I was kind of ify about it. Well, boy that ify went right out the window. i have really enjoyed the first book as well as this second one. Not only did I find the passion between Mia and Lucas amazing, but the werewolf side adds that much more depth. I can not wait to see what happens next with the red wolves in regards to Sparks pack, and will Lucas learn that he can be an alpha male and find a mate again and what happened to his wife was not his fault?

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.

Paranormal books can be really good or really bad. This series kicks butt!! And it's the characters that make this book. You know those characters that you just want to ring their neck???? And scream and holler at them??? You won't find that here. Lucas and Mia have real issues but are not all drama about them.

Lucas is pure alpha and loves for forever. And Mia, she is about to experience a whole new world.

This series is unique and will grab your attention from page one. Can't wait for more!!