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Possessive Small Town Alpha Kings #3
Rejected Runaway Omega’s Secret Baby for the Billionaire Alpha King: A Rejected Mate Secret Baby Shifter Romance
I got pregnant by the billionaire Alpha King.
Then he rejected me in front of his entire court.
Now he’s back- and he wants us both.
I was just his assistant when the mate bond hit. One night in his office ruined me.
But the next morning, Ryker Blackwater, ruthless Alpha King and my boss, looked me in the eye and
“You’re not queen material. I reject you.”
He didn’t know I was already carrying his heir.
Now I’m hiding while his child grows inside me, using every trick my terrorist uncle taught me to stay invisible.
But Ryker has found us- and this time, he’s not letting go.
He says he wants to protect me.
He says he wants our baby.
He says I still belong to him.
Lies.
I’ll play along. I’ll let him think he’s in control. I’ll use his power, his obsession—whatever it takes to protect my child from the coming war… and from him.
He thinks I’m weak.
He thinks I’m his.
But if he ever wants us again, he’ll have to beg on his knees for it.
Then he rejected me in front of his entire court.
Now he’s back- and he wants us both.
I was just his assistant when the mate bond hit. One night in his office ruined me.
But the next morning, Ryker Blackwater, ruthless Alpha King and my boss, looked me in the eye and
“You’re not queen material. I reject you.”
He didn’t know I was already carrying his heir.
Now I’m hiding while his child grows inside me, using every trick my terrorist uncle taught me to stay invisible.
But Ryker has found us- and this time, he’s not letting go.
He says he wants to protect me.
He says he wants our baby.
He says I still belong to him.
Lies.
I’ll play along. I’ll let him think he’s in control. I’ll use his power, his obsession—whatever it takes to protect my child from the coming war… and from him.
He thinks I’m weak.
He thinks I’m his.
But if he ever wants us again, he’ll have to beg on his knees for it.
391 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2025
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February 7, 2026
Story a 4 but writing errors a 2
Plot points- excellent, the spice level is great. Would give it a 4 but by ch 10 that was down to a 3. By the end I was ready to give a 1star but the plot was complete and I liked the characters as o I settled at a 2
The lack of editing and proofreading though, could’ve made this my first DNF for 2026 but I’m enjoying this series themed around rejected mates and 2nd chances. Do I persisted. Found it through Facebook ads and I’m grateful for KU as I’m not out the cost of a book.
When I read a new to me independently published author I can forgive certain inconsistencies. Typically minor things like a missed word or timeline jumps don’t bother me cuz the author(s) done something I haven’t. They published. What I can’t get past is when the missing word pivots the actual meaning of the sentence and suddenly you’re trying to figure out if the character is now being snarky or sarcastic during a tender moment.
Same goes for wrong homophones, these are things editors and beta readers would catch so I tell myself perhaps the author in question doesn’t have an established support team yet.
I’ve also come to understand some authors use dictation when writing and hey- convenience is great and technology is awesome. I would think one would read the written material though prior to publishing cuz “live birth” and “wide berth” are 2 entirely different things and when this type of error is happening in a dramatic moment - well it definitely interrupts the flow of the story.
Basically I’m hooked into the theme of the series so I’ll give it a couple more books but I’m hoping that these pain points are just learning curves and I can start giving 4s & 5s
Plot points- excellent, the spice level is great. Would give it a 4 but by ch 10 that was down to a 3. By the end I was ready to give a 1star but the plot was complete and I liked the characters as o I settled at a 2
The lack of editing and proofreading though, could’ve made this my first DNF for 2026 but I’m enjoying this series themed around rejected mates and 2nd chances. Do I persisted. Found it through Facebook ads and I’m grateful for KU as I’m not out the cost of a book.
When I read a new to me independently published author I can forgive certain inconsistencies. Typically minor things like a missed word or timeline jumps don’t bother me cuz the author(s) done something I haven’t. They published. What I can’t get past is when the missing word pivots the actual meaning of the sentence and suddenly you’re trying to figure out if the character is now being snarky or sarcastic during a tender moment.
Same goes for wrong homophones, these are things editors and beta readers would catch so I tell myself perhaps the author in question doesn’t have an established support team yet.
I’ve also come to understand some authors use dictation when writing and hey- convenience is great and technology is awesome. I would think one would read the written material though prior to publishing cuz “live birth” and “wide berth” are 2 entirely different things and when this type of error is happening in a dramatic moment - well it definitely interrupts the flow of the story.
Basically I’m hooked into the theme of the series so I’ll give it a couple more books but I’m hoping that these pain points are just learning curves and I can start giving 4s & 5s
November 3, 2025
Ryker & Nora’s satisfying story!
This was a great read – not my favorite by KA Iris, but a good one nonetheless. Ryker is the Alpha King. He has established a strong, progressive kingdom, using the human technology and building an empire. Nora is hired as his assistant. She is his fated mate. She was told by a witch that she would be the kings mate and queen, and applied for the assistant position to meet the king, but despite her enthusiasm, she wanted to get to know him and her responsibilities as his mate and future queen. But she was unknowingly manipulated by her so called uncle who has ulterior motives and a past with Ryker. When Ryker finds out, he rejects her in the most brutal way – a dead he regrets immediately. His effort to find and make her forgive him as well as finding Grey and protect himself, Nora, his people – and the rest of the wolf shifters – creates a rollercoaster of a story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Heartbreaking as well as jaw-dropping secrets are revealed along the way. All in all, a great book. 4 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a great read – not my favorite by KA Iris, but a good one nonetheless. Ryker is the Alpha King. He has established a strong, progressive kingdom, using the human technology and building an empire. Nora is hired as his assistant. She is his fated mate. She was told by a witch that she would be the kings mate and queen, and applied for the assistant position to meet the king, but despite her enthusiasm, she wanted to get to know him and her responsibilities as his mate and future queen. But she was unknowingly manipulated by her so called uncle who has ulterior motives and a past with Ryker. When Ryker finds out, he rejects her in the most brutal way – a dead he regrets immediately. His effort to find and make her forgive him as well as finding Grey and protect himself, Nora, his people – and the rest of the wolf shifters – creates a rollercoaster of a story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Heartbreaking as well as jaw-dropping secrets are revealed along the way. All in all, a great book. 4 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2026
Bubbles
18+, XXX. Adult content, reader discretion advised. Nora is sunshine, rainbows and bubbles. She is all love. She is also really good at not seeing what she doesn't want to. Ryker is a barrel of whiskey that burns, smoke from a raging fire, meaner than a hornet and more paranoid than a prepper. So he knows when Nora interviews for his executive assistant position she was sent to destroy him. While she was, she just had no clue. Add a mate bond and you have a recipe for disaster. When the psychopath who abused Ryker and killed parents comes after them, will they survive?
18+, XXX. Adult content, reader discretion advised. Nora is sunshine, rainbows and bubbles. She is all love. She is also really good at not seeing what she doesn't want to. Ryker is a barrel of whiskey that burns, smoke from a raging fire, meaner than a hornet and more paranoid than a prepper. So he knows when Nora interviews for his executive assistant position she was sent to destroy him. While she was, she just had no clue. Add a mate bond and you have a recipe for disaster. When the psychopath who abused Ryker and killed parents comes after them, will they survive?
May 5, 2026
2⭐️ I DNF’d this book at 65%. I thought about it at least 4 times before that. I still gave it 2⭐️ because I could have pushed my way through it, but why do that when there are so many books to read?
The problem I had with this book - after really enjoying the last two - was everything was so awkward. Their relationship - awkward. The way he spoke to her - awkward. Her being so perfect and confident and on a one way queen track before ever meeting him - awkward. Their time “together” - awkward. I saw no connection. No real draw to the story. It felt forced and cringy and emotionless.
The problem I had with this book - after really enjoying the last two - was everything was so awkward. Their relationship - awkward. The way he spoke to her - awkward. Her being so perfect and confident and on a one way queen track before ever meeting him - awkward. Their time “together” - awkward. I saw no connection. No real draw to the story. It felt forced and cringy and emotionless.
April 29, 2026
Healing Thief Pasts Together
He rejected her as his mate even though she knew it. After a public rejection she disappeared and discovered the truth about her past (and also a goddesses blessing). As he searched for her, he unravelled parts of his past. I enjoyed that they worked together to overcome their fears and painful memories. Once they overcame them and extinguished the threats, they got their HEA.
He rejected her as his mate even though she knew it. After a public rejection she disappeared and discovered the truth about her past (and also a goddesses blessing). As he searched for her, he unravelled parts of his past. I enjoyed that they worked together to overcome their fears and painful memories. Once they overcame them and extinguished the threats, they got their HEA.
April 20, 2026
4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great read. Different style of shifter book that I thoroughly enjoyed. For being mates they weren’t all soppy. It was refreshing that Ryker wasn’t all gooey eyed. He loved her and he was still the strong King but could say and do for her without the eye roll 🙄 from me. Good storyline. The ending was a little anti climactic but tied everything up.
Great read. Different style of shifter book that I thoroughly enjoyed. For being mates they weren’t all soppy. It was refreshing that Ryker wasn’t all gooey eyed. He loved her and he was still the strong King but could say and do for her without the eye roll 🙄 from me. Good storyline. The ending was a little anti climactic but tied everything up.
January 16, 2026
The writing in this book didn't always make sense which really threw me off. There were sentences that didn't make sense and wording was incorrect. I really I liked the story but I won't be read this nor would I feel compelled to recommend it to anyone. It was just ok.
March 12, 2026
Suspenseful, Intriguing, and Omega Charged.
We get a mystery of where and why, we get to hunt and we get a Dr. That doesn't know how to accept life, and his own bad choices. If something isn't true why force it to be true? Self control rules the day and forgiveness is abound.
We get a mystery of where and why, we get to hunt and we get a Dr. That doesn't know how to accept life, and his own bad choices. If something isn't true why force it to be true? Self control rules the day and forgiveness is abound.
January 14, 2026
The story was pretty good
The characters had me hate and love them at the same time. The story had some intense moments and some was hard to read but all in all it was a good story.
The characters had me hate and love them at the same time. The story had some intense moments and some was hard to read but all in all it was a good story.
February 4, 2026
These aren't terrible, but I wish there was more actual groveling/anger from the heroine. He got off really easy.
February 9, 2026
Loved this book
Was so much better then the last one. I had a hard time putting it down. Can’t wait to read the next one.
Was so much better then the last one. I had a hard time putting it down. Can’t wait to read the next one.
March 17, 2026
LOVED IT
Another book I couldn’t put down. I started it in the morning and skipped out on everything to finish the book. I loved this story so much.
Another book I couldn’t put down. I started it in the morning and skipped out on everything to finish the book. I loved this story so much.
April 29, 2026
Epic groveling - hot Alpha and a woman who knows her destiny! Steam, spice and plenty of twists!
March 17, 2026
This was neither about "small town" or "kings." Strange series. The book descriptions have little to do with the books.
In a world where apparently wolves are in the open, packs are large territories. The alpha is a psychological mess, his fated mate is naive and chipper. They both have a grow and change. There's a bit of an adventure on the way. Two and a half stars.
In a world where apparently wolves are in the open, packs are large territories. The alpha is a psychological mess, his fated mate is naive and chipper. They both have a grow and change. There's a bit of an adventure on the way. Two and a half stars.
December 12, 2025
It was an interesting idea.
Basically Nora was told by a witch when she was young that she was the mate of the king. So she applies for a job as his assistant (I hate the boss/secretary trope). He's in his 40s. Don't like that trope either!
Of course, her uncle is using her to get to the king and when it all hits the fan, H humiliates her in front of like his entire kingdom. She runs. Of course, she's preggers.
He did track her down and then they go into hiding.
See, h's "uncle" is actually this mad scientist who tortured H for years because he had the berserker gene. Which (spoilers) doesn't actually exist.
I did love the concept of a "kingdom" where alphas who didn't want to/couldn't be alpha leaders went to live.
I liked the twists. Just wish some of those twists were the tropes.
Might read again.
Basically Nora was told by a witch when she was young that she was the mate of the king. So she applies for a job as his assistant (I hate the boss/secretary trope). He's in his 40s. Don't like that trope either!
Of course, her uncle is using her to get to the king and when it all hits the fan, H humiliates her in front of like his entire kingdom. She runs. Of course, she's preggers.
He did track her down and then they go into hiding.
See, h's "uncle" is actually this mad scientist who tortured H for years because he had the berserker gene. Which (spoilers) doesn't actually exist.
I did love the concept of a "kingdom" where alphas who didn't want to/couldn't be alpha leaders went to live.
I liked the twists. Just wish some of those twists were the tropes.
Might read again.
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