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The Alpha/Omega Verse #1
Broken Alpha
Captain Korden Encarit of the North Star thought he'd lost the most important person in the universe to him - his brother and lover, Rennett.
A year later, Rennett has been found alive, a captive on a hostile planet. Only when their sibling link reactivates does Korden realize how bad the damage is: stripped of his mental strength, Rennett is now a Broken Alpha.
With the help of his friends - ship's Malorcian healer, Sokel, and his fiery Human mate, Sebastian - Korden must try and heal his brother's mind and help him adjust to his new status as omega. But Rennett needs a mate, and it quickly becomes clear that no one is willing.
Will Korden give up everything he has worked for - his career, his ship - buck Presidian tradition, and risk the scorn of their father to save his brother?
A year later, Rennett has been found alive, a captive on a hostile planet. Only when their sibling link reactivates does Korden realize how bad the damage is: stripped of his mental strength, Rennett is now a Broken Alpha.
With the help of his friends - ship's Malorcian healer, Sokel, and his fiery Human mate, Sebastian - Korden must try and heal his brother's mind and help him adjust to his new status as omega. But Rennett needs a mate, and it quickly becomes clear that no one is willing.
Will Korden give up everything he has worked for - his career, his ship - buck Presidian tradition, and risk the scorn of their father to save his brother?
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2016
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D.C. Juris
62 books55 followersAn out and proud bisexual transgender man, DC Juris moved to New York State in 2001 for a real-life romance. By day he is a mild-mannered office manager, by night a passionate writer of all types of romance. He lives in Upstate New York with his husband, two dogs, four cats, and a menagerie of Halloween props just creepy enough to keep people guessing about his sanity. Which is just the way he likes it. Still hopelessly single when it comes to the woman in his life, DC will gladly entertain offers, or applications for the position.
When he's not writing down what his characters tell him, DC can be found surfing the internet for random research (DC would like to remind everyone that porn *is* research for him!), killing things on his Xbox, reading, or taking pictures of the world around him.
When he's not writing down what his characters tell him, DC can be found surfing the internet for random research (DC would like to remind everyone that porn *is* research for him!), killing things on his Xbox, reading, or taking pictures of the world around him.
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June 28, 2016
3.5 hearts
This series caught my eye for a lot of reasons, one it has alpha and omegas (so yum!) and then it has two of my favourite naughty sub-genres, incest and Daddy kink!! YES! I mean there is no way I could pass up on a series with both of those making an appearance!!
I don’t know what I was expecting but both books surprised me a lot, did I enjoy them?… yes I actually really really did.
This is a story about aliens. Aliens who have alpha and omega status, both characteristics similar to typical alpha and omegas, but if you're expecting fur and knotting you won't find it here. Kordan and Rennett are brothers, alphas and lovers. Rennett went on a mission nearing a year ago and never came back, Kordan assumed he had died. When our story starts Kordan is given information by Sokel and Sebastian (Kordans best friends and mated pair) that Rennett has been held prisoner and tortured for the time he has been missing. Of course Kordan goes and rescues him, but the severe mental torture that was inflicted changed Rennett from an alpha status to omega.
Before going into this you have to know that all four of these characters are main characters, each have equal page time and most have a chapter or so in their POV.
This story had great characters and a very interesting world, unfortunately I felt that they weren’t explored or explained as well as they could’ve been. We didn’t get to know much about Kordan’s or Sokel’s alien species, we weren’t even given many details about what they look like, just some small insignificant facts like, their blood is yellow. That being said, it didn’t make me feel like I knew these men any less. The feelings and experiences that Kordan and Rennett go through are very well written and I definitely felt connected to them. Some more background information on Rennett and Kordan’s relationship before the kidnapping or how Sokel and Sebastian became mated would’ve been nice. The universe also wasn’t very detailed, there was enough to make the story work, but nothing compared to other alien stories I’ve read.
There were also a few things that tied up too neatly or quickly for my liking. One prime example is, Kordan and Rennett’s father never knew about them being lovers and it's mentioned that it'd be a big scandal if he ever found out. Yet nothing is mentioned about the confrontation other than an off-page conversation Kordan has with him. There’s no fall out, or no acknowledgment that their dad approved, just nothing.
OK getting back on track to the things I liked. I really really liked the closeness between all these men. Their friendship and need for each other is so tangible throughout the writing that I adored the scenes when they needed to comfort each other. Sokel and Kordan’s banter was delightful and Sebastian (being the only human) brought some humour to the story. The premise behind the mind link (that everyone can lock into it) was fascinating and probably one of the few things that was thoroughly explained.
Then there's the heat scene….oh holy moly that was sooooo goooood. I’d read this book just to get to that desperate, clawing, filling, sweaty marathon of hot brocest sex. It was good.
Don’t shoot me but I definitely picked this up for the brocest, which didn’t end up being a main part of this book. Yes it was there and it was hot, but this focused much more on Rennett’s recovery and adaption to becoming an omega and the friendship between the four men. So no, it wasn’t what I was expecting, but I loved the tender moments and the connections present, even if things could’ve been more fledged out.
See my review for Devoted Alpha here
This series caught my eye for a lot of reasons, one it has alpha and omegas (so yum!) and then it has two of my favourite naughty sub-genres, incest and Daddy kink!! YES! I mean there is no way I could pass up on a series with both of those making an appearance!!
I don’t know what I was expecting but both books surprised me a lot, did I enjoy them?… yes I actually really really did.
This is a story about aliens. Aliens who have alpha and omega status, both characteristics similar to typical alpha and omegas, but if you're expecting fur and knotting you won't find it here. Kordan and Rennett are brothers, alphas and lovers. Rennett went on a mission nearing a year ago and never came back, Kordan assumed he had died. When our story starts Kordan is given information by Sokel and Sebastian (Kordans best friends and mated pair) that Rennett has been held prisoner and tortured for the time he has been missing. Of course Kordan goes and rescues him, but the severe mental torture that was inflicted changed Rennett from an alpha status to omega.
Before going into this you have to know that all four of these characters are main characters, each have equal page time and most have a chapter or so in their POV.
This story had great characters and a very interesting world, unfortunately I felt that they weren’t explored or explained as well as they could’ve been. We didn’t get to know much about Kordan’s or Sokel’s alien species, we weren’t even given many details about what they look like, just some small insignificant facts like, their blood is yellow. That being said, it didn’t make me feel like I knew these men any less. The feelings and experiences that Kordan and Rennett go through are very well written and I definitely felt connected to them. Some more background information on Rennett and Kordan’s relationship before the kidnapping or how Sokel and Sebastian became mated would’ve been nice. The universe also wasn’t very detailed, there was enough to make the story work, but nothing compared to other alien stories I’ve read.
There were also a few things that tied up too neatly or quickly for my liking. One prime example is, Kordan and Rennett’s father never knew about them being lovers and it's mentioned that it'd be a big scandal if he ever found out. Yet nothing is mentioned about the confrontation other than an off-page conversation Kordan has with him. There’s no fall out, or no acknowledgment that their dad approved, just nothing.
OK getting back on track to the things I liked. I really really liked the closeness between all these men. Their friendship and need for each other is so tangible throughout the writing that I adored the scenes when they needed to comfort each other. Sokel and Kordan’s banter was delightful and Sebastian (being the only human) brought some humour to the story. The premise behind the mind link (that everyone can lock into it) was fascinating and probably one of the few things that was thoroughly explained.
Then there's the heat scene….oh holy moly that was sooooo goooood. I’d read this book just to get to that desperate, clawing, filling, sweaty marathon of hot brocest sex. It was good.
Don’t shoot me but I definitely picked this up for the brocest, which didn’t end up being a main part of this book. Yes it was there and it was hot, but this focused much more on Rennett’s recovery and adaption to becoming an omega and the friendship between the four men. So no, it wasn’t what I was expecting, but I loved the tender moments and the connections present, even if things could’ve been more fledged out.
See my review for Devoted Alpha here
June 8, 2018
3.0 Stars
A good idea that got lost in the execution; there was just too much other drama going on in addition to the "Broken Alpha" aspect, and it detracted from the story.
I'm not sure why there were 4 PsOV, including 2 from side characters.
The "communing" thing (like a Vulcan Mind Meld of sorts) tried to take the place of actually building emotional connection between the MCs and their friends, and it didn't work well for establishing that intimacy.
The "dream" BDSM was completely unnecessary and felt like an addition for titillation purposes only.
Omega heats are done similarly in other books (and in this it was fine) but there was, again, a disconnect. It felt like the sex was just Korden going through the motions. Also, OMFG, enough with the one word sentences that read something like, "Korden! More. Yes. Harder! Please. Need. Alpha." JFC that sounded like something straight out of Sean Michael's playbook; I hated it then, I hate it now.
What was with the detailed house hunting and overly detailed interior descriptions? Especially since I feel like the world-building n general was minuscule and like the aliens weren't well-fleshed out. I'm not even sure I have a handle on what they looked like.
But, it IS alien A/O brocest, so there's that.
I've read one other book by this author and really liked it, so I will tentatively keep some of their books on the TBR. For now.
A good idea that got lost in the execution; there was just too much other drama going on in addition to the "Broken Alpha" aspect, and it detracted from the story.
I'm not sure why there were 4 PsOV, including 2 from side characters.
The "communing" thing (like a Vulcan Mind Meld of sorts) tried to take the place of actually building emotional connection between the MCs and their friends, and it didn't work well for establishing that intimacy.
The "dream" BDSM was completely unnecessary and felt like an addition for titillation purposes only.
Omega heats are done similarly in other books (and in this it was fine) but there was, again, a disconnect. It felt like the sex was just Korden going through the motions. Also, OMFG, enough with the one word sentences that read something like, "Korden! More. Yes. Harder! Please. Need. Alpha." JFC that sounded like something straight out of Sean Michael's playbook; I hated it then, I hate it now.
What was with the detailed house hunting and overly detailed interior descriptions? Especially since I feel like the world-building n general was minuscule and like the aliens weren't well-fleshed out. I'm not even sure I have a handle on what they looked like.
But, it IS alien A/O brocest, so there's that.
I've read one other book by this author and really liked it, so I will tentatively keep some of their books on the TBR. For now.
August 21, 2016
3.5 stars
December 19, 2025
What sets this apart is the emotional honesty. Healing isn’t quick, status isn’t fixed, and love comes with a cost. The sci-fi elements support the story instead of overshadowing it, making the characters’ struggles feel immediate and real.
March 20, 2016
Title: Broken Alpha
Author: D. C. Juris
Publisnher: Torquere Press Publishers
ISBN: N/A
Buy Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.ph...
Reviewer: Teresa - Fallen Angel
Blurb:
An Alpha/omega Story
Captain Korden Encarit of the North Star thought he'd lost the most important person in the universe to him - his brother and lover, Rennett. A year later, Rennett has been found alive, a captive on a hostile planet. Only when their sibling link reactivates does Korden realize how bad the damage is: stripped of his mental strength, Rennett is now a Broken Alpha. With the help of his friends - ship's Malorcian healer, Sokel, and his fiery Human mate, Sebastian - Korden must try and heal his brother's mind and help him adjust to his new status as omega. But Rennett needs a mate, and it quickly becomes clear that no one is willing. Will Korden give up everything he has worked for - his career, his ship - buck Presidian tradition, and risk the scorn of their father to save his brother?
Summary:
Alpha's are known to be large and in charge, but the idea of kidnapping and abusing one to the point of changing his or her internal strengths was both fascinating and horrifying at the same time. Korden's brother Renny was taken after a fire fight years ago. Korden hasn't felt anything through their mind link for years until they found out where he was being held. Iit was fascinating that when they were close to where Renny was being held the mind link between Kored and Renny activated sending him into an Alpha Rage needing to protect his omega, Renny. After arriving, they rescued Renny but Sokel, the ship doctor, could mend the physical damage, but the psychological trauma was permanent changing him into an omega. On their home planet, Renny could no longer hold the rank and status he family enjoyed, but all Korden saw was the brother he loved over all others and he was determined to help him heal. They had always loved each other, but their love up to now was unattainable . It was inspiring how Korden and his friends Sokel and Seb rallied around Renny giving him the space and support he needed to heal after the trauma he had endured for so long. They willingly changed the course of their lives without regret because you do that for your family! This story had many unique and intricate characters who came to life as their lives unfolded for the readers enjoyment.
Author: D. C. Juris
Publisnher: Torquere Press Publishers
ISBN: N/A
Buy Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.ph...
Reviewer: Teresa - Fallen Angel
Blurb:
An Alpha/omega Story
Captain Korden Encarit of the North Star thought he'd lost the most important person in the universe to him - his brother and lover, Rennett. A year later, Rennett has been found alive, a captive on a hostile planet. Only when their sibling link reactivates does Korden realize how bad the damage is: stripped of his mental strength, Rennett is now a Broken Alpha. With the help of his friends - ship's Malorcian healer, Sokel, and his fiery Human mate, Sebastian - Korden must try and heal his brother's mind and help him adjust to his new status as omega. But Rennett needs a mate, and it quickly becomes clear that no one is willing. Will Korden give up everything he has worked for - his career, his ship - buck Presidian tradition, and risk the scorn of their father to save his brother?
Summary:
Alpha's are known to be large and in charge, but the idea of kidnapping and abusing one to the point of changing his or her internal strengths was both fascinating and horrifying at the same time. Korden's brother Renny was taken after a fire fight years ago. Korden hasn't felt anything through their mind link for years until they found out where he was being held. Iit was fascinating that when they were close to where Renny was being held the mind link between Kored and Renny activated sending him into an Alpha Rage needing to protect his omega, Renny. After arriving, they rescued Renny but Sokel, the ship doctor, could mend the physical damage, but the psychological trauma was permanent changing him into an omega. On their home planet, Renny could no longer hold the rank and status he family enjoyed, but all Korden saw was the brother he loved over all others and he was determined to help him heal. They had always loved each other, but their love up to now was unattainable . It was inspiring how Korden and his friends Sokel and Seb rallied around Renny giving him the space and support he needed to heal after the trauma he had endured for so long. They willingly changed the course of their lives without regret because you do that for your family! This story had many unique and intricate characters who came to life as their lives unfolded for the readers enjoyment.
April 11, 2016
Title:Broken Alpha
Author:DC Juris
Series:The Alpha/Omega Verse, Book #1
Publisher:Torquere Press
Reviewer:Melissa
Release Date:January 13, 2016
Genre(s):M/M Romance
Page Count:126
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 3 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Review:
3 space stars!! This book was different, but in a good way!
I don’t normally read this genre, but I’m glad I did! It started off a bit slow for me, but it picked up after a few chapters and then I was hooked! I loved the characters and the development of them. Again, this is not a genre that I normally read, but I really got into this one! I like the start to this series, and I’m excited to see where it’s going next!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
Author:DC Juris
Series:The Alpha/Omega Verse, Book #1
Publisher:Torquere Press
Reviewer:Melissa
Release Date:January 13, 2016
Genre(s):M/M Romance
Page Count:126
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 3 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Captain Korden Encarit of the North Star thought he'd lost the most important person in the universe to him - his brother and lover, Rennett.
A year later, Rennett has been found alive, a captive on a hostile planet. Only when their sibling link reactivates does Korden realize how bad the damage is: stripped of his mental strength, Rennett is now a Broken Alpha.
With the help of his friends - ship's Malorcian healer, Sokel, and his fiery Human mate, Sebastian - Korden must try and heal his brother's mind and help him adjust to his new status as omega. But Rennett needs a mate, and it quickly becomes clear that no one is willing.
Will Korden give up everything he has worked for - his career, his ship - buck Presidian tradition, and risk the scorn of their father to save his brother?
Review:
3 space stars!! This book was different, but in a good way!
I don’t normally read this genre, but I’m glad I did! It started off a bit slow for me, but it picked up after a few chapters and then I was hooked! I loved the characters and the development of them. Again, this is not a genre that I normally read, but I really got into this one! I like the start to this series, and I’m excited to see where it’s going next!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
July 28, 2016
Alpha captain of a starship discovers his beloved but missing brother to be held in enemy captivity where the torture has damaged him at a fundamental level
3.5 stars (rounded up for a different take on an Alpha/omega relationship)
This was a novel, unique, and provocative take on traditional Alpha/Omega roles, in this case centering on an Alien race where one Alpha brother is "broken" into becoming an Omega due to a year of torture. The setting and the initial exploration of the characters was fascinating to me, perhaps a bit more emotional than I usually expect among Alpha males, but definitely intriguing and enjoyable. The rescue and caring for the "Broken Alpha" who was tortured from Alpha to Omega, was also interesting but not quite as compelling.
The method of how the characters healed and resolved these strains was not as gripping as I would have liked - it seemed a bit too expository more than riveting, although the basic actions and ideas in the resolution were certainly somewhat new and interesting.
Technically, the two were brothers, so people interested in brocest will see a theme that touches on that type of pairing. In reality, if that idea squeaks one out too much, in actually the "genetic brothers" theme is really not central (and the story would not read very differently if they were simply two Alpha best friends and formerly simply had not formed a mating/sexual bond.)
3.5 stars (rounded up for a different take on an Alpha/omega relationship)
This was a novel, unique, and provocative take on traditional Alpha/Omega roles, in this case centering on an Alien race where one Alpha brother is "broken" into becoming an Omega due to a year of torture. The setting and the initial exploration of the characters was fascinating to me, perhaps a bit more emotional than I usually expect among Alpha males, but definitely intriguing and enjoyable. The rescue and caring for the "Broken Alpha" who was tortured from Alpha to Omega, was also interesting but not quite as compelling.
The method of how the characters healed and resolved these strains was not as gripping as I would have liked - it seemed a bit too expository more than riveting, although the basic actions and ideas in the resolution were certainly somewhat new and interesting.
Technically, the two were brothers, so people interested in brocest will see a theme that touches on that type of pairing. In reality, if that idea squeaks one out too much, in actually the "genetic brothers" theme is really not central (and the story would not read very differently if they were simply two Alpha best friends and formerly simply had not formed a mating/sexual bond.)
did-not-finish
March 23, 2016DNF can't do the Alien Romance thing...not my cuppa
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April 13, 2016
I really enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I'm not big on alien reads so I thought I'd give it a go, and it didn't disappoint. Once I got all their names down, it was smooth sailing.
The author is a fantastic writer and the characters are pretty 3-D. My ONLY issue with this book was Sebastian's accent. Don't get me wrong, I love a good accent, when I can hear it. When its written like its should sound, I have a hard time, it feels choppy and makes me disconnect from the story a bit.
Other than that I loved the story
3.75*
The author is a fantastic writer and the characters are pretty 3-D. My ONLY issue with this book was Sebastian's accent. Don't get me wrong, I love a good accent, when I can hear it. When its written like its should sound, I have a hard time, it feels choppy and makes me disconnect from the story a bit.
Other than that I loved the story
3.75*
January 17, 2016
I'd love to read a sequel to this one, I really enjoyed the story and the characters.
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