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Alphas of the Western Provinces #4
Two Wild Hearts
The second Emerson Walker laid eyes on Dashiell Keller, he nearly lost control—in front of his twin brother, no less. Their explosive reaction to one another turns his life into a house of cards. After a lifetime spent carefully concealing who he really is, Emerson doesn’t need someone shattering the protections he’s put in place.
Alphas aren’t supposed to fall for other alphas.
Acting on their attraction could land them both behind bars. Distance is the only way to survive, but he has to know—how could another alpha cause what he’d felt?
When Emerson later shows up uninvited to Dash’s office to get those answers, they come even closer to crossing the line. Somehow, Dash finds the strength to demand Emerson leave—adding that he’s never to return.
No matter their attraction, they can’t tempt mutual destruction.
Months pass and Dash wishes he’d never made that demand. Never’s a really long time—especially when he can’t stop thinking about the dashing firefighter who makes him burn like no other.
When the pair come face-to-face in an illegal, underground nightclub, sparks fly once more and the desire they feel refuses to be denied. By the end of the night, they wind up in one another’s arms, but can they turn one night into a happy ending in a world where being together is illegal?
Alphas aren’t supposed to fall for other alphas.
Acting on their attraction could land them both behind bars. Distance is the only way to survive, but he has to know—how could another alpha cause what he’d felt?
When Emerson later shows up uninvited to Dash’s office to get those answers, they come even closer to crossing the line. Somehow, Dash finds the strength to demand Emerson leave—adding that he’s never to return.
No matter their attraction, they can’t tempt mutual destruction.
Months pass and Dash wishes he’d never made that demand. Never’s a really long time—especially when he can’t stop thinking about the dashing firefighter who makes him burn like no other.
When the pair come face-to-face in an illegal, underground nightclub, sparks fly once more and the desire they feel refuses to be denied. By the end of the night, they wind up in one another’s arms, but can they turn one night into a happy ending in a world where being together is illegal?
612 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2026
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Kelex
212 books744 followersInternational Bestselling Queer Romance Author Kelex lives in Hampton Roads, Virginia with his daughter and senior chihuahua.
When not being a pain in his kidult’s ass or writing under various pen names he likes to... wait, who are we kidding? He's an indie author and always working.
He's got a plethora of creative hobbies he doesn't enjoy often enough—yet he still stockpiles yarn, stained glass, kitchen gear, art supplies, and books like he's actually going to use them.
When not being a pain in his kidult’s ass or writing under various pen names he likes to... wait, who are we kidding? He's an indie author and always working.
He's got a plethora of creative hobbies he doesn't enjoy often enough—yet he still stockpiles yarn, stained glass, kitchen gear, art supplies, and books like he's actually going to use them.
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May 13, 2026
Alpha/Alpha MM romance is a unicorn in the omegaverse. I was thrilled to come across this book but was left disappointed.
Why?
Well, it turned out there is still not a single author who is capable of writing a true Alpha/Alpha pairing that portrays the dominant Alpha instinct/nature in both MCs.
This is a second novel that played the “twist” (same trick was done in “Unnatural” by Alessandra Hazard) where one alpha MC was *drum rolls* a hybrid alpha-omega! How original, right?
I knew instantly one Alpha MC was not a pure Alpha by reading how they reacted to each other:
Alpha MC1: I want him under me
Alpha MC2: I want to drop on my knees for him
Can you guess which one turned out to a hybrid? It was so bloody clear, even before the reveal, that he was partly omega.
The blurb misleadingly is advertising this as Alpha/Alpha which wasn’t exactly true to me (I know others can argue that technically he is sort of still Alpha).
At this point, I’m wondering what is the point of writing Alpha/Alpha dynamics if one Alpha is always made to have some omega component. Why, can’t both Alphas be 100% biologically Alpha and have that Alpha core personality? Is it so impossible to have two dominant, top male Alphas enter a believable romantic relationship?
Why?
Well, it turned out there is still not a single author who is capable of writing a true Alpha/Alpha pairing that portrays the dominant Alpha instinct/nature in both MCs.
This is a second novel that played the “twist” (same trick was done in “Unnatural” by Alessandra Hazard) where one alpha MC was *drum rolls* a hybrid alpha-omega! How original, right?
I knew instantly one Alpha MC was not a pure Alpha by reading how they reacted to each other:
Alpha MC1: I want him under me
Alpha MC2: I want to drop on my knees for him
Can you guess which one turned out to a hybrid? It was so bloody clear, even before the reveal, that he was partly omega.
The blurb misleadingly is advertising this as Alpha/Alpha which wasn’t exactly true to me (I know others can argue that technically he is sort of still Alpha).
At this point, I’m wondering what is the point of writing Alpha/Alpha dynamics if one Alpha is always made to have some omega component. Why, can’t both Alphas be 100% biologically Alpha and have that Alpha core personality? Is it so impossible to have two dominant, top male Alphas enter a believable romantic relationship?
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June 5, 2026
“Fate can only get you so far. I believe you can choose your own destiny. You just have to have enough strength to make it happen.” - 5 ⭐
May 2, 2026
It was so worth the wait! We waited for this book for a while and Kelex didn’t disappoint.
I have loved this whole series so much and to finally read Emerson’s story makes me so happy.
He deserved to have the love his brother had. A mate to love and the family he never thought he could have. Being attracted to alphas made it impossible for that to happen, but it did.
The moment he laid eyes on Dash, he was a goner. He didn’t understand what the sensation of being close to him was or why he’d never felt it before, but he knew he wanted Dash.
Dash fought his attraction to Emerson hard. He knew how dangerous it was to be attracted to another alpha. Yet he couldn’t stop his body and heart from wanting the sexy alpha. The more he fought it, the more his desire grew.
When an unexpected situation arises, Dash can’t hide his true identity anymore. Accepting that part of him was hard but he understood that it didn’t make him less of an alpha. It just meant he could be free to be himself.
I loved how Emerson made sure to tell him he had a choice to do whatever he wanted. He never imposed his feelings on Dash even if it broke Emerson’s heart in the process. He wanted Dash to have a choice to make his own decisions.
Emerson just wanted Dash to be happy in his own body. He just wanted to spend the rest of his life next to his mate and not be afraid that they could be arrested for loving each other.
I really hope we get the rest of the brothers. I’m so invested in this series. I want all of the Walker brothers’s stories 😅
I have loved this whole series so much and to finally read Emerson’s story makes me so happy.
He deserved to have the love his brother had. A mate to love and the family he never thought he could have. Being attracted to alphas made it impossible for that to happen, but it did.
The moment he laid eyes on Dash, he was a goner. He didn’t understand what the sensation of being close to him was or why he’d never felt it before, but he knew he wanted Dash.
Dash fought his attraction to Emerson hard. He knew how dangerous it was to be attracted to another alpha. Yet he couldn’t stop his body and heart from wanting the sexy alpha. The more he fought it, the more his desire grew.
When an unexpected situation arises, Dash can’t hide his true identity anymore. Accepting that part of him was hard but he understood that it didn’t make him less of an alpha. It just meant he could be free to be himself.
I loved how Emerson made sure to tell him he had a choice to do whatever he wanted. He never imposed his feelings on Dash even if it broke Emerson’s heart in the process. He wanted Dash to have a choice to make his own decisions.
Emerson just wanted Dash to be happy in his own body. He just wanted to spend the rest of his life next to his mate and not be afraid that they could be arrested for loving each other.
I really hope we get the rest of the brothers. I’m so invested in this series. I want all of the Walker brothers’s stories 😅
May 7, 2026
Ya'll, I have been waiting for the next book in this series for a while and that wait was soooo worth it!!!
In Two Wild Hearts our MC's have a bit of a grumpy/grumpy vibe going on but they have every reason to be grumpy when those they are attracted to could end them up in jail, or worse. These two were explosive and dynamic and also had a push and pull that I loved! They didn't get together right away, there was so much tension between these two and even though in the beginning they didn't know each other or knew what the pull meant, they still respected each other and kept their boundaries...
Until Dash's new investigation lands him in the middle of an outlawed club during a raid with no escape... ((Cue Emerson saving the day!)
I really enjoyed reading this book, I thought the characters were fantastic and I adored seeing past characters make appearances throughout this story. I also enjoyed the investigations that were described throughout the story, I loved having all those little details and to have been taken on a journey as Dash tried to solve the massive case he was working on.
I'm not sure if there are more books planned for this universe but I would be very happy if there were some more! I just think this world is so unique and the twist on Alphas/Betas/Omegas/and now hybrids, is really interesting!!
Overall, a really fantastic book!!
In Two Wild Hearts our MC's have a bit of a grumpy/grumpy vibe going on but they have every reason to be grumpy when those they are attracted to could end them up in jail, or worse. These two were explosive and dynamic and also had a push and pull that I loved! They didn't get together right away, there was so much tension between these two and even though in the beginning they didn't know each other or knew what the pull meant, they still respected each other and kept their boundaries...
Until Dash's new investigation lands him in the middle of an outlawed club during a raid with no escape... ((Cue Emerson saving the day!)
I really enjoyed reading this book, I thought the characters were fantastic and I adored seeing past characters make appearances throughout this story. I also enjoyed the investigations that were described throughout the story, I loved having all those little details and to have been taken on a journey as Dash tried to solve the massive case he was working on.
I'm not sure if there are more books planned for this universe but I would be very happy if there were some more! I just think this world is so unique and the twist on Alphas/Betas/Omegas/and now hybrids, is really interesting!!
Overall, a really fantastic book!!
April 22, 2026
Kelex never writes a bad book and Two Wild Hearts is just another amazing example. I have loved every instance with Em in the previous books and was so excited that he was next to get his HEA.
Em and Dash have to work so hard for their HEA. We saw their first meeting in Harrison’s book but then we get Em’s perspective of it & omg the tension is immediate. Then we fast forward to the present and these two have not stopped thinking about each other. Em and Dash are both alphas and it’s illegal for them to be together but thankfully for us, that doesn’t stop them. Both Em and Dash are struggling with things, similar things and also different issues they both have going on. I cried, A LOT, while reading their story. Kelex even mentioned that they ugly cried while reading and I should’ve prepared myself better. These two were so perfect together and this is dramatic, I know, but I feel like I’m never going to move on.
Everything about this story had what I’ve come to expect from Kelex. An incredibly emotionally moving story where you fall in love with the characters immediately and just want them to get to their HEA. But add in a little or a lot of pain along the way 😂 If you haven’t read a Kelex book, you need to! I am not afraid to beg!!
Em and Dash have to work so hard for their HEA. We saw their first meeting in Harrison’s book but then we get Em’s perspective of it & omg the tension is immediate. Then we fast forward to the present and these two have not stopped thinking about each other. Em and Dash are both alphas and it’s illegal for them to be together but thankfully for us, that doesn’t stop them. Both Em and Dash are struggling with things, similar things and also different issues they both have going on. I cried, A LOT, while reading their story. Kelex even mentioned that they ugly cried while reading and I should’ve prepared myself better. These two were so perfect together and this is dramatic, I know, but I feel like I’m never going to move on.
Everything about this story had what I’ve come to expect from Kelex. An incredibly emotionally moving story where you fall in love with the characters immediately and just want them to get to their HEA. But add in a little or a lot of pain along the way 😂 If you haven’t read a Kelex book, you need to! I am not afraid to beg!!
April 25, 2026
I was fortunate enough to be selected to read this book in advance, and what a joy it has been. I absolutely adore the universe and characters Kelex has created. This installment felt especially refreshing, focusing on an Alpha–Alpha pairing—a welcome shake-up for the series (and what a twist 👀).
Dash and Emerson’s story explores not only their relationship but also the legal and societal barriers they face as an AA pairing. There’s an underlying sense of taboo in their world that adds tension and depth, making their journey all the more compelling. The twist genuinely caught me off guard, offering a perspective I hadn’t considered before, which made the reading experience even more engaging.
My only minor quibble is that I would have loved a deeper dive into Dash’s ongoing investigation. While we were given glimpses throughout, it felt somewhat skimmed over toward the end. That said, I understand that this wasn’t the primary focus of their story. And if past Kelex books are anything to go by, I’m hopeful we’ll see that thread explored more in future installments 👀🤞🏻.
Dash and Emerson’s story explores not only their relationship but also the legal and societal barriers they face as an AA pairing. There’s an underlying sense of taboo in their world that adds tension and depth, making their journey all the more compelling. The twist genuinely caught me off guard, offering a perspective I hadn’t considered before, which made the reading experience even more engaging.
My only minor quibble is that I would have loved a deeper dive into Dash’s ongoing investigation. While we were given glimpses throughout, it felt somewhat skimmed over toward the end. That said, I understand that this wasn’t the primary focus of their story. And if past Kelex books are anything to go by, I’m hopeful we’ll see that thread explored more in future installments 👀🤞🏻.
May 19, 2026
4.5 rounded up. Trying to keep this as spoiler free as possible.
- I always forget how much I love Kelex's writing style until I start to read the book, and then once I start its hard for me to put down.
- Although this was the 4th book in the series I didn't feel super lost and it read mostly like a standalone. It would probably more enjoyable to read the previous books.
-Some of the scene's were a little over the top but the author's note at the beginning stating he drew inspiration from soap opera's made me accept some of the dramatics easier and made my reading experience better.
- I don't typically care to follow series reading orders or read about side characters but the other characters were written well enough in this book that I want to go back and read the others to see what all I missed.
- I hope the author continues to write more and explore any changes made in the province due to the circumstances surrounding Dash.
- I always forget how much I love Kelex's writing style until I start to read the book, and then once I start its hard for me to put down.
- Although this was the 4th book in the series I didn't feel super lost and it read mostly like a standalone. It would probably more enjoyable to read the previous books.
-Some of the scene's were a little over the top but the author's note at the beginning stating he drew inspiration from soap opera's made me accept some of the dramatics easier and made my reading experience better.
- I don't typically care to follow series reading orders or read about side characters but the other characters were written well enough in this book that I want to go back and read the others to see what all I missed.
- I hope the author continues to write more and explore any changes made in the province due to the circumstances surrounding Dash.
May 27, 2026
Emerson definitely deserved his own HEA. And for awhile, it looked like he wasn't going to get it. Dash fought the attraction as hard as he could. But they were mates, despite the law which would imprison them or worse.
Their chemistry was scorching. The tension between the two, all that push away, pull towards them. Emerson's 'nobleness', his willingness to walk away was a bit over the top. As was the bar rescue, but that was a great bit of scenery chewing. The author has packed quite a bit of emotion in these pages. So tissue alert up ahead.
A fast paced, enjoyable story.
I received an advanced copy of this ebook and this is my review.
Their chemistry was scorching. The tension between the two, all that push away, pull towards them. Emerson's 'nobleness', his willingness to walk away was a bit over the top. As was the bar rescue, but that was a great bit of scenery chewing. The author has packed quite a bit of emotion in these pages. So tissue alert up ahead.
A fast paced, enjoyable story.
I received an advanced copy of this ebook and this is my review.
May 27, 2026
Love these books and this series. Another twist on another story. I thought I had it figured out pretty early on, but not quite. Kelex does Omega so well. It's always worth reading.
And so we get to know loose and free (but cautious) fireman Emerson and uptight Dash. Both need to hide, both want more. Dash has fought hard to get where he is and been through "stuff". Emerson lives in the shadows just to be himself. When their worlds collide so does everything they have believed. Resistance is a useless concept and an even more ridiculous expectation. Its hot, its heavy in parts and its fabulous!
And so we get to know loose and free (but cautious) fireman Emerson and uptight Dash. Both need to hide, both want more. Dash has fought hard to get where he is and been through "stuff". Emerson lives in the shadows just to be himself. When their worlds collide so does everything they have believed. Resistance is a useless concept and an even more ridiculous expectation. Its hot, its heavy in parts and its fabulous!
April 22, 2026
Two Wild Hearts is the fourth book in the Alphas of the Western Provinces series. In my opinion this series is best read in order. This is the story of Emerson and Dashiell (Dash). I loved the characters and world building that went into this book and series. I fell hard for these two. They had so much to work through. The blurb does a great job of letting you know what the story is about. There is so much emotion packed into this story. I love how Kelex brings the story and characters to life. I would definitely recommend this book and series as 5 star reads.
April 28, 2026
I've enjoyed every book in this series and in the larger world! This book has a unique spin on the A/B/O world. Without any spoilers, Emerson and Dash are two alphas who are attracted to each other in a province where it is illegal and can result in lifetime imprisonment. Still, the compulsion to be together is irresistibly strong - almost like a mating bond. The romance develops along the backdrop of missing alphas and arson investigations. I look forward to more from this world!
April 29, 2026
Perfect
The case in this story is secondary but the issue with alpha alpha relationships is a big part of this story and is pretty similar to real life troubles for gay men. I loved this story and how this all played out. I won't give any spoilers but there is a little twist that is similar to some of Kelex's stories.
The case in this story is secondary but the issue with alpha alpha relationships is a big part of this story and is pretty similar to real life troubles for gay men. I loved this story and how this all played out. I won't give any spoilers but there is a little twist that is similar to some of Kelex's stories.
May 3, 2026
This book was so incredibly special - to meet your fated mate and to believe you can never be together is heartbreaking, but fate really did know what she was doing. Dash and Emerson have become my favorite couple in the series - to see them live their truth, out loud, is beautiful beyond words. So much heat layered onto such depth of emotion and love. Beautifully written story!
May 3, 2026
Have tissues on hand
I literally sobbed my heart out with these two and it's been a while since a book has had that affect on me.
This was beautiful, painfully heartbreaking and so lovely in the end.
Em and Dash have so much to fight through, individually and together.
They simply couldn't resist each other try as they might because it hurt too much to be apart.
I literally sobbed my heart out with these two and it's been a while since a book has had that affect on me.
This was beautiful, painfully heartbreaking and so lovely in the end.
Em and Dash have so much to fight through, individually and together.
They simply couldn't resist each other try as they might because it hurt too much to be apart.
April 26, 2026
Two Wild Hearts is the fourth book in the Alphas of the Western Provinces series and is best read in order. I loved reading this story about Dash and Emerson, it was such a fabulous story that I definitely recommend.
April 28, 2026
I was gonna give 5 stars until we actually reached the end with a 7-month pregnancy instead of a born baby. That's like a ruined orgasm. It was such a good story!!!! Then the author ends with just another day of pregnancy instead of a baby. I'm so frustrated....
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August 20, 2026
Two wild hearts
It was a cute story, I wanted more. I hope the next book doesn't take as long to come out. I'm too excited for more of the story and I'm hoping Elliot and Beau are next. I highly recommendif you like mm omegaverse.
It was a cute story, I wanted more. I hope the next book doesn't take as long to come out. I'm too excited for more of the story and I'm hoping Elliot and Beau are next. I highly recommendif you like mm omegaverse.
May 3, 2026
This is a fabulous story and also heartbreaking due to the forbidden nature of their relationship. I loved all the twist and turns along with the surprises that come out.
May 5, 2026
4.75⭐️
May 13, 2026
ABO dynamics and societal struggles.
Enthralling plot and romance.
A bit long at 612 pages.
The payoff is worth it in the end.
Enthralling plot and romance.
A bit long at 612 pages.
The payoff is worth it in the end.
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May 27, 2026This was sweet, I liked the leading men and the connection to the other stories in the series.
June 28, 2026
Best book in the series by far. I would kill for Emerson.
5/5, no notes.
5/5, no notes.
May 11, 2026
Book 4 in the Alphas of the Western Provinces series. This was amazing so worth the wait. Kelex never misses.
Emerson and Dash were so good together. The minute they set eyes on each other they both feel the pull and attraction to one another but Alphas can’t be with alphas so they both try to keep distance. Until one night they come face to face again and they can’t deny what is happening anymore.
I loved this the connection between Emerson and Dash was so good. I really loved the trafficking elements. Great story and as always brilliant writing with a great flow
Emerson and Dash were so good together. The minute they set eyes on each other they both feel the pull and attraction to one another but Alphas can’t be with alphas so they both try to keep distance. Until one night they come face to face again and they can’t deny what is happening anymore.
I loved this the connection between Emerson and Dash was so good. I really loved the trafficking elements. Great story and as always brilliant writing with a great flow
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