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Rogue Alpha #1
Claiming His Mate
Hunted for a crime he didn’t commit, alpha shifter Logan Dix tries to keep loneliness at bay until he can prove his innocence. His retreat high in the Rocky Mountains has left him utterly alone, and for too long. When fate intervenes by sending a shifter after him, Dix’s hunger to bond to a mate drives him to do something stupid.
Kristof Two-Feather should have known better than to volunteer to bring home a killer. But the Pack needs justice, and he needs to avenge his friend’s murder. Logan Dix is a dangerous Rogue Alpha and an accused murderer. Despite his training in black ops, Kristof hopes he can keep from becoming the hunted.
But the mountain is unforgiving, as is a rogue shifter rumored to be a former Delta Force soldier. It will take all of Kristof’s cunning to survive the ordeal he’s found himself in…and to keep his body and soul from becoming bonded to a fugitive from justice.
A 17,000 word novella. Book 1 in the Rogue Alpha Series.
Taming His Mate – Rogue Alpha Series Book 2
Trusting His Mate – Rogue Alpha Series Book 3
Kristof Two-Feather should have known better than to volunteer to bring home a killer. But the Pack needs justice, and he needs to avenge his friend’s murder. Logan Dix is a dangerous Rogue Alpha and an accused murderer. Despite his training in black ops, Kristof hopes he can keep from becoming the hunted.
But the mountain is unforgiving, as is a rogue shifter rumored to be a former Delta Force soldier. It will take all of Kristof’s cunning to survive the ordeal he’s found himself in…and to keep his body and soul from becoming bonded to a fugitive from justice.
A 17,000 word novella. Book 1 in the Rogue Alpha Series.
Taming His Mate – Rogue Alpha Series Book 2
Trusting His Mate – Rogue Alpha Series Book 3
59 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2015
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Lissa Ford
11 books134 followersLissa Ford is a sucker for hot guys and a happy ending. Thus writing m/m romances is her idea of a perfect day. A transplanted California girl in snowy upstate New York, Lissa spends way too much time online and trying to keep her cat from destroying the furniture.
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April 27, 2015
Review of the 3 part series:
Claiming His Mate – Rogue Alpha Series Book 1 4 stars
Taming His Mate – Rogue Alpha Series Book 2 4 stars
Trusting His Mate – Rogue Alpha Series Book 3 4 stars
This is a fun, mild angst shifter tale about two Werewolves who are considered Rogue, meaning they are solitary wolves who do not have a pack. When they meet, there is the attraction with a strong desire to mate, but both are leery (at first!) of bonding because of their solitary status and comfort. The book is 3 parts and the 3rd part resolves the story.
Definitely recommended for those that like the shifter tales with a bit of hot sex thrown in, concluding with a lovely HEA.
May 2, 2015
Kristof is a Lone wolf. Claiming or mating did not happen in his nature. And Logan Dix is a Rogue alpha he's supposed to kill. Even a rogue needs a mate. Being alone for so long makes Dix cannot thinking properly. So imagine the surprise Kristof get when Dix want to Claim him in the middle of a fight. It's so funny. Lol.
For a shifter book, this is a little weird. No insta love in here. I thought they're mates already. But turns out you have to be imprinted first to be mates. Well, talk about being different.
The writing looks detailed. And the story is fast paced. The book ended in HFN, no cliffhanger. I'm looking forward for the next book. :))
For a shifter book, this is a little weird. No insta love in here. I thought they're mates already. But turns out you have to be imprinted first to be mates. Well, talk about being different.
The writing looks detailed. And the story is fast paced. The book ended in HFN, no cliffhanger. I'm looking forward for the next book. :))
April 19, 2015
This was enjoyable overall, but it didn't feel like a complete story to me.
I liked some of the new shifter mythology that the author came up with (Lone werewolves, Rogue Alphas, etc. all felt very fresh), but the plot that brought Two-Feather and Dix together - Haley's murder - wasn't nearly complex enough; there wasn't really enough detail or emotion to sink my teeth into. I know that it's difficult to give detailed, dimensional stories in so few pages, but this conflict was resolved too quickly/easily and in the end I was left saying, "so what?"
And then there was the ending... The ending that left our characters in limbo with a weak HFN. Readers need to buy the next two stories in the series in order to find out what happens to the couple. If the story had been slightly longer and the suspense plot more central to the story - similar to the way that Abigail Roux's Cut & Run series is modeled - I wouldn't feel shortchanged by this. Unfortunately, as it stands, I feel like I'm being forced to pay for 3 books in order to get one story. Not a fan of that particular tactic. Not a fan at all.
I liked some of the new shifter mythology that the author came up with (Lone werewolves, Rogue Alphas, etc. all felt very fresh), but the plot that brought Two-Feather and Dix together - Haley's murder - wasn't nearly complex enough; there wasn't really enough detail or emotion to sink my teeth into. I know that it's difficult to give detailed, dimensional stories in so few pages, but this conflict was resolved too quickly/easily and in the end I was left saying, "so what?"
And then there was the ending... The ending that left our characters in limbo with a weak HFN. Readers need to buy the next two stories in the series in order to find out what happens to the couple. If the story had been slightly longer and the suspense plot more central to the story - similar to the way that Abigail Roux's Cut & Run series is modeled - I wouldn't feel shortchanged by this. Unfortunately, as it stands, I feel like I'm being forced to pay for 3 books in order to get one story. Not a fan of that particular tactic. Not a fan at all.
February 15, 2015
I read much fewer shifter stories than I do contemporary romance but every now and then I enjoy escaping into the world of werewolves. In perfect honesty, I came across this story because it was free on Amazon. I then read it because I was in the car and needed something to read and it was at the top of the list (being a recent purchase). And I'm glad I read it.
The story is relatively short and read in under an hour. But it was hugely enjoyable. In fact, I would have enjoyed reading more of it - luckily it's the first in a series so I'll get to see more of these men.
There was enough world building to give a sense of the world these men inhabited without leaving the reader feeling lost. Too much and it would have swamped the short story. The focus was on the two men, their reaction to one another and the beginning of a relationship.
These were military men and I liked this background. There is a little mystery and some action. The MCs start as enemies and I do like an enemy-to-lover theme. I'm looking forward to seeing how the relationship develops.
The story is relatively short and read in under an hour. But it was hugely enjoyable. In fact, I would have enjoyed reading more of it - luckily it's the first in a series so I'll get to see more of these men.
There was enough world building to give a sense of the world these men inhabited without leaving the reader feeling lost. Too much and it would have swamped the short story. The focus was on the two men, their reaction to one another and the beginning of a relationship.
These were military men and I liked this background. There is a little mystery and some action. The MCs start as enemies and I do like an enemy-to-lover theme. I'm looking forward to seeing how the relationship develops.
August 1, 2016
His claws are scrabbling on the floor. Dix is on top of him. But Kristoff's fur is pressed to Dix's fur. But now he's going to mount him as a wolf. But now they shift and are chest to chest. Um, huh?
Where's the electricity coming from? Generators are loud and earlier he said he could hear anything but nature.
Hot sex.
A new take on shifters and I like it.
What kind of bullshit was that ending? This isn't a full story. It's not exactly a cliffhanger but it's not a whole story either. Oh I hate when they divide a story into three shorts. It's obviously a ploy to make more money. It pisses me off even though it works. Even worse, the first is 99 cents and the others are $3. Grr.
4 stars (might have been 5 if it weren't for that ending)
Where's the electricity coming from? Generators are loud and earlier he said he could hear anything but nature.
Hot sex.
A new take on shifters and I like it.
What kind of bullshit was that ending? This isn't a full story. It's not exactly a cliffhanger but it's not a whole story either. Oh I hate when they divide a story into three shorts. It's obviously a ploy to make more money. It pisses me off even though it works. Even worse, the first is 99 cents and the others are $3. Grr.
4 stars (might have been 5 if it weren't for that ending)
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April 4, 2015No rating. This isn't really a book. It is the beginning of a book that you need to buy the rest to see what happens.
June 18, 2015
Short, quick and hot read.
If you like shifter stories, you'll probably like this.
If you like shifter stories, you'll probably like this.
June 20, 2015
Short but good. This was a good read.
Two strong ex-military werewolves in a dangerous, conflict-laden situation.
It was a bit too short for me, but I liked how the characters were still solid.
Logan who felt lonely and really wished for someone to share his life. Kristof who considered himself not able to bond.
I also liked that the mating trope was not exaggerated - they felt drawn to each other, but not without choices, options. And I liked very much that there seemed to be the concept of "you have to let it happen to mate" - not like in other books, where mating simply happens.
Also it was free :-)
Two strong ex-military werewolves in a dangerous, conflict-laden situation.
It was a bit too short for me, but I liked how the characters were still solid.
Logan who felt lonely and really wished for someone to share his life. Kristof who considered himself not able to bond.
I also liked that the mating trope was not exaggerated - they felt drawn to each other, but not without choices, options. And I liked very much that there seemed to be the concept of "you have to let it happen to mate" - not like in other books, where mating simply happens.
Also it was free :-)
July 25, 2015
Actual rating 2 1/2 stars. Rounded up because it was a great story. Only three because with all the military terms, I was very glad to be reading on my kindle so that I could quickly find their definitions.! And also as a book by itself I'll let the almost insta love go because WELCOME BACK TO MY LIFE IMPRINTING. Oh how I've missed you since Twilight. But.! The ending was horrible and it was a Very smart idea to put the entire series as one. I can't imagine reading this without the rest up next.!
October 24, 2015
The thing with M/M shapeshifter books is the fact there are tons and tons of these books. And from the tons of books usually only one or two are unusual. And by unusual I mean really good.
Claiming His Mate is one of those books that makes you think of awesomeness but the thing you actually get leaves you disappointed.
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Sigh.
2.5 Stars
March 29, 2015
Kristof two feather is a lone shifter who is called home by his home pack alpha with news that they tracked the killed who killed off a pack member and Kristof's only close friend, Haley. Invited retribution for Haley, Kristof,who been trained by special forces, accepts the proposal and goes after the killer. Logan Dix is laying low after the mishap on a mission resulting in an informatives death. Smelling the scent of another werewolf in his territory he goes in pursuit. He saves Kristof from trap he set up up as a precaution for unwanted visitors. Unbeknownst to the two their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change both their lives.
Learning about the shifters in this book were a bit of a new adventure. They were different from the norm in classification: I.e. rogue, lone shifters and alpha of a pack and such things as imprinting. The mannerism and characteristics of each on a social hierarchy was intriguing to learn about. The chemistry between Kriatof and Dix were smoldering. The fact that they were all over each other while fighting just showed how volatile and passionate they were to each other. For such a short read it was well written and packed a fantastic storyline. There were heart aching moments when Kristof was fighting the claiming and was trying to let Dix off gently by telling him it wasn't in his lone shifter status to stick around.
Learning about the shifters in this book were a bit of a new adventure. They were different from the norm in classification: I.e. rogue, lone shifters and alpha of a pack and such things as imprinting. The mannerism and characteristics of each on a social hierarchy was intriguing to learn about. The chemistry between Kriatof and Dix were smoldering. The fact that they were all over each other while fighting just showed how volatile and passionate they were to each other. For such a short read it was well written and packed a fantastic storyline. There were heart aching moments when Kristof was fighting the claiming and was trying to let Dix off gently by telling him it wasn't in his lone shifter status to stick around.
February 4, 2015
Well, this was a little gem. Story was fast-paced, exciting and the MCs were adorable. I'm a sucker for enemies-who-become-more stories, so this scratched my particular itch.
May 30, 2018
It was low 4 stars for all three books in the series. The stories were definitely inventive and I especially liked that both of them were the big guns and it didn't feel like one of them was more bad ass than the other (okay well let's be honest, in the first book, it definitely felt like Dix was the bigger man, but in the last book, Two-Feather showed his own claws!). I liked that the books didn't feel hurried, like books that are under 100 pages usually feel. I have to say though, the author could have worked on the sex scenes little more, those weren't really steamy. What a shame.
April 21, 2021
This was a good start to the series, but I am dang glad that I didn’t have to wait to read the second part. This didn’t end with a cliff hanger, but it definitely left our guys not really together and no real path to path to forever. Luckily, I really liked these characters and the story was very intriguing. It makes me want to continue on in the series.
September 5, 2021
Fast
Quick, enemies to lovers story with werewolves, murder, and danger. Oh, and claiming sex. I don’t know if I really get their claiming/imprinting/mating/bonding thing as it seemed they were different but boiled down to essentially the same thing. It’s not quite a hfn ending so I’m hoping things evolve in the next books.
Quick, enemies to lovers story with werewolves, murder, and danger. Oh, and claiming sex. I don’t know if I really get their claiming/imprinting/mating/bonding thing as it seemed they were different but boiled down to essentially the same thing. It’s not quite a hfn ending so I’m hoping things evolve in the next books.
October 24, 2017
Two extremely leathal wolves! One lone and the other rogue. A frightening crime and a wrongfully accused rogue and the lone wolf who hunts him!
It was spicy, yet loving in some ways. Full review to come.
5 stars!
It was spicy, yet loving in some ways. Full review to come.
5 stars!
June 30, 2019
Enjoyed
Little late, but Enjoyed this story, a little rushed at the end but still enjoyable! Hope to continue the series soon.
Little late, but Enjoyed this story, a little rushed at the end but still enjoyable! Hope to continue the series soon.
June 18, 2022
Interesting read
M/M paranormal shifters. Exmilitary. Hot and well built. The element of surprise actually caught me off guard. I would suggest this book to some of my friends.
M/M paranormal shifters. Exmilitary. Hot and well built. The element of surprise actually caught me off guard. I would suggest this book to some of my friends.
February 17, 2017
4 'Mmmm combination of a few of my fave genres, mm/shifter/military yeah baby. Very enjoyable read. Looking forward to the series. Hope Logan gets his HEA' stars.
February 17, 2015
A shifter novel with something new to me, a rogue alpha (they have an almost compulsive need to hunt). The blurb pretty much states the story line. Despite Kristof being a lone wolf, he comes home when the local alpha asks for his help to kill a rogue alpha who killed a female pack member because she was Kristof's high school friend. Both Kristof and Dix, the alleged killer, have military backgrounds that play a role in their confrontations.
Of course, Dix can't really be guilty and he and Kristof join forces to fight the real bad guys. Since all the action basically takes place in a cabin, we can't figure out on our own what really happened and neither do Dix and Kristof. A survivor of the big show down gives up the details and at least some of it is surprising.
For a story of about 59 pages, I found Claiming His Mate a surprisingly complete story. I especially liked the more realistic HFN ending.
Of course, Dix can't really be guilty and he and Kristof join forces to fight the real bad guys. Since all the action basically takes place in a cabin, we can't figure out on our own what really happened and neither do Dix and Kristof. A survivor of the big show down gives up the details and at least some of it is surprising.
For a story of about 59 pages, I found Claiming His Mate a surprisingly complete story. I especially liked the more realistic HFN ending.
March 4, 2015
Didn't work for me
I read a lot of shifter books and usually like the enemies to lovers theme, but in this book I think the wolf shifter was a convenient plot. The guys went from wanting to kill each other to imprinting and claiming so quick, that the need to,protect the other came solely from the mate bond. It was a short story, so there couldn't be a lot of detail about the start of their relationship but I'm not convinced the guys actually even like each other without that mate bond.
The plot without the mating was good and could have been expanded to make this into a full length book.
I know there is a second book but I am unsure if I want to continue with this series.
I read a lot of shifter books and usually like the enemies to lovers theme, but in this book I think the wolf shifter was a convenient plot. The guys went from wanting to kill each other to imprinting and claiming so quick, that the need to,protect the other came solely from the mate bond. It was a short story, so there couldn't be a lot of detail about the start of their relationship but I'm not convinced the guys actually even like each other without that mate bond.
The plot without the mating was good and could have been expanded to make this into a full length book.
I know there is a second book but I am unsure if I want to continue with this series.
May 21, 2016
Full of action and sexy chemistry. Take two hot gay ex-military guys and put them in close quarters as enemies-to-lovers and you get an explosive story. I loved the build of the chemistry between these guys. They are on opposite ends of the relationship spectrum with Logan hungering for a mate and Kristof a confirmed Lone. One impassioned night brings all the barriers between them tumbling down--but what will happen in the clear light of day? The romance wasn't the only selling point of the story, the action is nonstop. From heart-pounding wolf battles to deadly defenses, this was a fast-moving story with a load of suspense. I bought the bundle of the trilogy and I'm so glad because, while there's no cliffhanger, I had to find out more about this sexy, complicated couple!
February 15, 2015
Kristof and Dix are two lone shifters, but for different reasons. Dix is a rogue alpha, and Kristof a lone Wolf. They are both anomalies in their packs, and they are used to being alone. But when a plot to kill Dix using Kristof abilities brings them together, they discover they share a lot of things… Starting with an undeniable attraction towards each other. But can a rogue alpha and a lone Wolf be together?
Claiming his mate is a great starting point for a series. The premise is interesting, the characters likeable, and the writing is enjoyable. I am intrigued now as to how these two are going to make their relationship work. I bet there is a lot of conflict ahead. Bring it!
Claiming his mate is a great starting point for a series. The premise is interesting, the characters likeable, and the writing is enjoyable. I am intrigued now as to how these two are going to make their relationship work. I bet there is a lot of conflict ahead. Bring it!
March 19, 2015
having read this on an unattended kindle @BFF's apt, I was surprised on several levels. the quick read, the storyline, as this was a new author to me. did I like it mostly yes, the characters could have been made more interesting by .fleshing out and expanding both their backgrounds a bit more but then it wouldn't be an >hour read. the rogue alpha and the lone wolf, military/black ops, kill or be killed, reluctant mating moved along and while it was a fast read I never developed any attachments to either character as I never got a good description but that way fine. this author has been placed in my MR(mindless read) file which I keep on my phone for when I'm waiting....
April 5, 2015
I loved this story of Kristoff and Dix. I give this book four if five stars because I believe it could have been longer. I wanted to hear more about Dix's. I also wanted them to have longer together. Maybe the snow would have stayed longer. As soon as I realized what Dix was I knew what had occurred at the murder scene. Still this book had passion and an intensity that made me want to know more about these shifters. This looks to be a good start to a great series!
April 10, 2015
I guess my label for this is standard shifter short story, with a military angle. Adding the status of Rogue and Lone wolves as other labels to the pack dynamic was moderately creative and mildly burdensome, with the crux of the premise tied to this feature. Ford was convincing enough in the mindset and behaviors of special ops veterans, from my layperson's perspective, but some of the timing of shifting and firing within fight scenes were a little too neat and convenient.
February 12, 2015
I really enjoyed this short story by Lissa Ford.
The story was fast paced and was able to squeeze in a lot of relevant information and back story about Kristof (a Lone Wolf) and Logan (a Rogue Alpha).
I liked that the "True Mate" trope had a twist that I hadn't really read about before.
I definitely am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
The story was fast paced and was able to squeeze in a lot of relevant information and back story about Kristof (a Lone Wolf) and Logan (a Rogue Alpha).
I liked that the "True Mate" trope had a twist that I hadn't really read about before.
I definitely am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
September 3, 2016
I'm surprised how much I liked this book. I usually avoid books with very-military characters. And there was a good deal of random military talk in this, but the dynamic between the two guys was great, and I love that one of them is resisting the forever-mate thing (since so many books don't deal w/that). I really want to see how they end up making it work.
January 20, 2016
Kristof, a lone shifter, is hunting Dix, a rogue alpha, for the murder of a friend. Dix catches him and imprisons him in his reclusive cabin in the woods. Dix is lonely and wants a family, Kiristof is leary of settling down. Against both of their wills they imprint on each other. Super quick, violent and sexy.
February 11, 2015
Loved it! Just wanted more ...so I look forward to the next in the series. This book has hot X delta force and special force guys -who are both manly - strong & over 6 ft and wolves - woof woof. Loved the angst and attraction of Kristof and Dix.
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