He’s my past. Not my future. Angel is gorgeous, flirty, and smoking hot. An alpha wolf shifter with piercing blue eyes and a cocky smile. Five years ago I succumbed to his charms in a delicious moment of weakness, and then I ran, never looking back. I’ve craved him ever since, but it doesn’t matter what my body—or my heart—wants. I have a vow to keep: to never let a man hold power over me. Not even my true mate.
Now he’s here. At my pack. And it’s only a matter of time before he uncovers my secret. The secret we made together five years ago…
She destroyed me. And now it’s my job to protect her. Fate has a funny way of screwing with me. Like throwing my long lost mate in my path and expecting me to deal with it. With flame red hair and curves to die for, Chloe is my nemesis. The only woman who has ever gotten under my skin and into my heart. Problem is, I’m working undercover and nobody can know my real mission—not even her.
But it's not going to stop me. Now that I’ve found her, I’m not letting her go. Not without a fight.
There’s a traitor at the Moonridge pack and it’s my job to find him.
Before he kills again.
Before he threatens my mate.
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Alpha Protectors Tough, growly wolf shifters fated to finally meet their match.
A new series by Olivia Arran, and also a part of the Reckless Desires collection!
In the darkest corner of an alpha's broken heart, fate ignites a flicker of hope. From lusty wolves and burly bears to decadent dragons, these alphas hunger for inner peace which can only come from finding their perfect mate. Seven best-selling authors each bring you a series of standalone books filled with redemption, love, and reckless desire — not to mention a whole lot of primal growling as these alpha heroes claim their fated mates.
Quick Info Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone Part of a Series?: Yes ---------------------------------- Meeting the Characters Angel Chloe ---------------------------------- What happens? Angel is asked by another alpha to help find out who is a traitor in his pack. Still reeling from his mate rejecting any chance of being with him he doesn't expect to find her in the pack. Still believeing the lies she told him he is unwilling to let her go and decides to fight for her rather than let her push him away. Chloe still believes she made the right decision pushing her mate away, even though she now has his child she doesn't want to become like her mother, becoming suffocated by her mate and eventually ending her life from it. How ever much Angel tells her he isn't going to do that she struggles to trust him and repair the scars she has. Final thoughts In terms of excuses of why she couldn't be with him I thought it was pretty flimsy. I still enjoyed the romance and the side plot was nice but not as good as the first book in this series. Would I read again?: Yes Would I read this author again?: Yes
I really enjoyed Angels story. The author made all the alphas show up in each other story and he grabbed my attention in book 1. Angel had a rough growing up and when he meets Chloe his true mate after sleeping together one time he marks her but doesn't claim her. Chloe having issues from the past involving her mother runs from Angel. Angels devastated he goes to help out her pack(his assignment) and finds Chloe but believing the lie she told when she ran he's still pissed and hurt. Angle discovers the truth and his little girl. He fights for them and i love how the author made him an alpha male but loves his mate enough to let her lead. This book has an hea as does all the others. This is not a short story so be prepared to stay up all night until you finish it LOL
Chloe has built her life on assumptions about her parents relationship, her own relationships, even her career. But now Angel, security & protection expert & alpha wolf shifter, has returned to her life. Insinuating himself into her pack to find a killer, Chloe & Angel must work together. Will they also find their way to each other? This well paced, suspenseful story of traitors, family, heartache & recovery this book provides captivating twists and turns to keep you reading it all.
The story overall was ok. I did not like the heroine Chloe. Spoiler read on at your own risk. She was strong physically but weak emotionally. It was unforgivable that not only did she not give her mate a chance because of her insecurities but to run off and have a child and not tell Angel/Gabriel that he was a father was full out wrong. She didn’t even understand the full story that stemmed her insecurities. I could continue to rant and rave about this but will stop before i talk myself into giving this a lower rating.
I have read most of your books,and it hasn’t been boring for a minute, this story was no exception, and I loved reading how you wove the story in and out and around the cast and how you lead us around kept us from getting too fare a head till the end! Thank’s Fred G.
Good plot line, not over done. Nice twist and turns. Not too obvious but not off the wall. More emotions felt from the main characters interactions than in the first of the series. Characters built well. No plot holes or random side characters. Still in first person perspective, but better at giving a wider view of the world.
Angel has been hunting for his mate for 5 years. He found her but she ran away. His assignment was to find out who had killed the beta of a pack before they could kill the alpha. To Angel's surprise, his mate is the alpha's daughter. And Chloe had kept a secret from him. Read to find out more.
After his mate fled from him without explanation, Angel didn't think he was ever going to be happy. His work in security had him finding his lost mate and a surprise in the form of a daughter. Now all he has to do is solve a crime and win her heart.
Staying together isn't easy, even for mates! Angel met his mate: then the unthinkable happens! Liked the chemistry (between them), and Angel's reactions to circumstances and other alphas. Good quick read.
Angle and Chole's story was unique and heartfelt. Even though it was a quick read, I didn't have the ending figured out or even the middle for that matter. I enjoyed it and like how the series continued.
I’ve enjoyed the other books in the series, but I didn’t like this one as much. The female lead was repeatedly frustrating, but I appreciated that she was a shifter too.
Read books one and two and looking forward to reading book three. So far I recommend both books 1 and 2 . Reckless desires is a murder mystery with banging Alphas.
This book is so amazing and is beautiful also because you fight for your mate and your daughter. I like it very much and I recommend it to read it. Thanks Amazon.
This book was so good it made me happy sad then happy again that how u know it a good book when u feel what the people in the book feel when u don't want the book to end
What you'll find in this story; a cast of remarkably impressive and engaging characters, outstanding storyline, dynamic vivid scene descriptions, fantastic banter, camaraderie, agonizing moments, astounding action, gripping suspense, puzzling mystery, horrific danger, life-threatening incidents, startling surprises, intoxicating toe-curling sensual romance, and a heart-melting conclusion leaving you wanting more.
Angel was almost put down as being feral when his true mate dumped him after one night of blissful romance five years ago. Pulling himself together, he is now an extremely powerful alpha and works for the Freelance Undercover Resolutions of Sunclaw. David, the Alpha of the Moonridge Pack has hired him to discover who the murdering traitor is in his pack. Infiltrating the pack as a new member, hiding his power, he is appalled when he sees the woman who ran from him is a member of the pack. Chloe is shocked to her core when she recognizes Angel as the man who holds her heart. Deliberately lying to him years ago has left her with regrets and lonely, but submitting to a controlling male has never been on her agenda.
FANTASTIC fast paced well-written tender and powerful read by a truly gifted author. The author does not disappoint by giving readers a thrilling story that not only captures your attention but has a cast of characters that are credible and spring to life with the intriguing plot, awesome dialogue, and breathtaking scene descriptions. Angel and Chloe blend well together and are courageous heroes. Their romance is filled with undying devotion and sizzling passion. I absolutely loved this story a most exhilarating and memorable read. If you treasure shifter fantasy romance this is a wonderful book for your library. {I was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest review}. In the world of fantasy romance, the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservations, I recommend this book.
Poignant, passionate story of pack politics and listening to fate!!
We meet Angel, a member of the Freelance Undercover Resolutions division of Sunclaw – better known as F.U.R. He meets with Alpha David who tells him his Beta was murdered two nights ago, and a land development company was offering for their land, and just tripled their offer. The F.U.R. rep did not belong to or answer to a pack/alpha, and liked it that way. Alpha David wants Angel to protect his daughter, a lieutenant in the pack, and find the traitor in his inner circle. No one is to know who he really is, and why he is there.
The whole pack house vibe is making him squirmy – he lived in 11 different pack houses growing up, and learned not to bother unpacking anymore. He was never asked to stay. Heading to the pack bar to start work, he sees a group that is obviously the lieutenants of the Moonridge pack. Amongst them a woman with red hair and a profile that haunted his dreams for the last five years. Mate!
Chloe is at the bar, ordered by her Alpha father to take a night off, but not in the mood. The group was mostly subdued after what happened to the Beta, who was like an uncle to her. Chloe is amazed when Gabriel walks in – introduces himself, and it is clear by the look he gives her that he hates her after what she did to him years ago. Her wolf still whined at her for leaving her true mate.
Angel is hiding that he is here for a mission. Chloe is hiding that they have a child together. Both know they are still fated mates, but attempt to fight the mate draw. Can Angel complete his mission, and will these two come to terms with their past?
Touching story, with mystery, danger and sizzling fated mate temptations.
*A complimentary copy was given in exchange for an honest review*
I loved Gabriel's (undercover name is Angel), character. He was a strong, fierce, alpha, who was brought down by the love of his life rejecting him and running away. It affected him for years, until he meets her again. Gabriel works for an undercover shifter investigation company. He is brought in by Chloe's father, the alpha of her pack, to find out who was targeting the pack, and killed the previous omega. Unbeknownst to her father, Chloe and Gabriel had met briefly five years ago, but that was all it took for them to realize they were fated mates. Even though Chloe is strong physically, and is a lieutenant in her pack, emotionally she is weak and scared, so she lies to Gabriel and runs away back to her pack. When they meet years later, their love is just as strong, but Gabriel must overcome Chloe's lies and her fears. At times I wanted to shake Chloe and tell her to quit being a wus and believe in their love. As the story progresses, you learn what caused her fears, and I could understand, but she was still letting her fears rule her. There were twists to the story, and secrets Chloe had kep from Gabriel and her pack. What Chloe had believed for years was not accurate, and all of their lives are in danger from someone, who won't stop at murder, and is trying to force the pack to sell their land.
Angel and Chloe have a hidden past. Chloe took off five years ago and denied his claim as her mate. Since then, he has spent his time with more women than he can recall. Now he is in her pack and asking questions. The feelings haunt them both but both fear acting on their desire.
I really enjoyed the story. I had read another book in the series but it is a standalone so you don't have to in order to understand the story.
Angel is the new name he picked after his mate denied him. He has avoided all women that remind of her but everyone else is game. It doesn't make him feel good. He now has an assignment that brings him to his lost mate.
Chloe is trying to protect herself by denying the mate bond. She wants to be more than a wife and mother and fears someone as powerful as Angel won't allow her freedom. She has worked hard to be a Sentinel for the pack and gain respect.
There is danger for the pack and Angel and Chloe will have to work together to save her father and the rest from those that have already killed to protect their interests.
These two have great chemistry and it is fun and exciting to watch them fight it so hard. They have a real hard time honestly communicating. Once he uncovers some of her secrets, they really face some hard issues.
Title: Sentinel: Reckless Desires Series: Alpha Protectors Destination: Book 2, 142 Pages, StandAlone, Author: Olivia Arran Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan Genre: #Paranormal #WolfShifter My Score: #4stars ☆☆☆☆☆
♢■□●○♢■□●○♢■□●○♢■□●♢ This was an interesting book. I love how Ms. Olivia let her characters rule and you follow. Gabriel is an Strong intelligent Alpha who at one time was brought down to his knees after one night of bliss only to be rejected by his one and only. Some how Gabriel came back from becoming Feral. He works at an investigation for F.U.R. in the division of Sunclaw . Being hired by the Alpha David of the Moonridge Pack, Gabriel went undercover a.k.a. as Angel. The Alpha wants Gabriel to protect his daughter at all costs. Not that would be a problem until he looked at her. Oh NO WHAT Now? Someone has betrayed there pack and murdered there omgas, But who?. Chloe of the Moonridge Pack us a Sentinel and the Alpha's Daughter. Five years ago she met Gabriel and they both knew instantly that there were fated mates. But Chloe wanted other thing to to run two steps behind her mate, No she wasn't ready to be a bonded mate and mother. So she made the biggest misstake of her life she ran. NOW she had to be as quite as a mouse. She had more secret that involve Angel. I was gifted this book for an honest and truthful review.
I really enjoyed this book. In fact, I have read it twice in the 3 or 4 days that I have had it. Angel/Gabriel is a womanizer, but as you read the story, you understand why this has happened. He is assigned a job to infiltrate a pack to find the traitor who killed the beta wolf and finds that Chloe who is his mate and who ran from him five years ago is the daughter of the pack's alpha. This is a big shock for Chloe. And then he finds out that he has a daughter. More shocks for him. Then the traitor tries to kill Chloe's dad and they really need to find out who it is. They find the traitors and the two men are executed. Chloe finally tells Angel why she ran away from him; because of what she read in her mother's journals after her mother committed suicide. But she did not realize that her mom was sick until her father explains. Now Gabriel and Chloe can finally become true mates and live together as a family with their daughter. If you enjoy some hot sexy scenes, some action and some misunderstandings and finally a happy ending, then this is definitely the book for you. I received this book for free as an ARC for an honest review.
Five years has gone by since Gabriel (Angel) found his mate and her her leave him behind without an explanation....other than she said she had a mate and child. The loss of his mate had Gabriel close to going feral.....now five years later he finds himself faced with her again when her father the Alpha request assistance from F.U.R. (Freelance Undercover Resolutions) to find out who killed his pack Beta. "Angel" is there undercover, and the Alpha doesn't want anyone in the pack to know why he's there, not even his own daughter....who just happens to be the mate that ran out on Gabriel five years ago.....and who happens to have a secret Gabriel doesn't know about.
The chemistry between them is powerful.....now if they can just get passed her fears of having an alpha for a mate. Find out who killed the Beta and shot the Alpha, they might just have a happily ever after that neither of them thought they would ever have.
I could not put this book down until I had it finished. I absolutely recommend this book!
well worth reading A good story that kept my interest right till the end. Loved the pack politics. I would have just liked to know more about the land deal, why did they want the land? We never found out what was so special about the pack land. Poor Gabriel (Angel), he has had it so tough. First his mother ruining his childhood then Chloe doing what she did to him, just so cruel. He thought he just wasn’t good enough. Can’t say I liked Chloe very much as it was Chloe’s behaviour that turned him feral and into the man whore of the group because he just didn’t see any future for himself. What a pity Chloe wasted so many years over something that would have been explained if she had just spoken to her father. She hurt both Gabriel and Maisie by denying them each other. But how would she have contacted Gabriel anyway? Luckily it will be much better from now on for him. Maisie was a cutie. I received this book free for an honest review.
Angel and Chloe story was good. After being put on an assignment in a pack to find out who killed the beta Angel though he left his past behind him. But he was wrong 5 years ago the girl he claimed as his mate was standing with her back towards him. Chole kept her secrets hidden for reason that she didn't want to end up like her mother. But the biggest secret was yet to be told to Angel. After realizing Chloe lied about being mated he knew he couldn't let her go. He had to spend as much time with her as possible. After making a plan with the alpha to draw out the killer Angel realized what Chloe biggest secret was and he was not happy about it. He had a daughter he never knew about because Chloe wanted to keep her safe. After opening up to one another Angel vowed not to let he go again he wanted to be in his daughter life no matter what. They finally drawled out the killer and Chloe realize she wanted Angel and was not going to run this time. .
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review
This book was great! I loved Angel from book one and really wanted to know more about him, of course we knew he was an Alpha (because each member of F.U.R is) but wow his story really is sad. Angel is the way he is not only because of his childhood but because his fated mate ran from him. He has tried to forget her with many many women as long as they didn't have read hair he would bed them.
Chloe has worked for 5 years to become a lieutenant for her pack she is the only woman that holds this job and is ridden for it, it does not help she is the Alphas daughter.
When Angel sees Chloe on his next assignment his world is rocked. This is a must read, full of intrigue, secrets and a wonderful surprise I LOVED it