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As the Alpha of his Jaguar clan, Judd Walsh is supposed to be open minded and objective in all decisions. However, he draws the line when it comes to vampires. A vampire stole the life of someone important to him, and he would rather be protecting anyone else. Until a pretty vampire sparks his jaguar like no one else ever has.

Maggie Lamont came to Alpha City to join in the fight to protect her people and others like them. As a healer, her blood can bring shifters and other magical beings back from the brink of death. Her life unexpectedly takes a left turn when she saves the life of a pack princess, and she comes face to face with Judd Walsh.

Once lit, the fires of the mating call can’t be extinguished, and these two reluctant souls are caught between a rock and a hard place. Neither desires a mating, but neither can walk away. Faced with the continuing battle for all their lives against the dangerous Claudia Blackwood, the choices they make today, will certainly affect all of their tomorrows.

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2016

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Bryce Evans

32 books276 followers
Bryce is a mother, a writer, and a wife who loves to escape to the world she built in the Ashland Pack. She burst onto the publishing scene with a hit in The Trinity. She loves writing and talking to people who have the same tastes as she does.

I'm a wife to a great hubby and mother to three beautiful children. I love to read books and write about places that come together in my head. I try to write about what I know and usually you will find some law enforcement in my books.

I write about strong characters that I want to see succeed in life. I always write a happy ending. I have to guys. I put a lot of tragedy in my books and then give them the much- needed break they need to be successful.

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Profile Image for Carmen Alicea.
906 reviews16 followers
May 15, 2019
Bryce Evans, you are Amazing and keep me hooked every time. I can't say this enough I love all your books. I just can't put them down. I'm addicted to your Fabulous writing and I can't wait for the next one.
Profile Image for T.M. Payne.
Author 37 books94 followers
August 28, 2016
Book: Choices (Alpha City #3)
Author: Bryce Evans
Publication Date: 6/15/2016
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 4 Stars


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In book 3, we have more alphas finding and fighting the mating pull. We also find out so much more regarding the witches and the battle they are still facing against Claudia and The Dragon. We also lose yet another of Alpha City’s finest. They know there are more traitors among them but how will they find them all? It is up to the computer wiz' and others who have now joined in this battle. Judd and Maggie have to decide if their differences can be overlooked as well.

I am really enjoying this series. The book does need some grammar fixes, as was the same issue with the previous two books.

I would still recommend the book and suggest you read the books in order beginning with book one.
Bryce Evans
Profile Image for Amy Miller.
3,842 reviews34 followers
June 29, 2016
I've said it before and I'll say it again this is one of my favorite series. Bryce most definitely thinks out of the box when she writes.
Judd is the Alpha of the Jaguar clan. He is a great guy and is very open to everything except for Vampires. He has some serious issues with them.
Maggie is a vampire and has special abilities. She is not your typical vampire. She is sweet and caring . Judd and Maggie have a special pull to one another and are mates however Judd is hung up on not trusting vampires. These two have several obstacles to overcome before they can be together.
Like I said this is a great series and city. I loved it. This is most definitely a must read!
Profile Image for Janka.
511 reviews4 followers
June 16, 2016
And so this great series continues. Judd is an Alpha of jaguar clan. He hates vampires but fate gave him vampire mate. Maggie is drawn towards Judd but feels his hate towards her. But the mating pull is strong and together they try to find a way to be together as well as fighting the evil witch.
Plenty of drama, passion and tragic loss. This story is an emotional roller coaster. Cannot wait to read what happens next.
Profile Image for Jennifer Poggenborg-Gassman.
41 reviews2 followers
June 19, 2016
Absolutely amazing!! Bryce Evans has delivered yet another amazing trip to Alpha City. As the war against Claudia Blackwood rages on, we find ourselves on the edge of our chairs cheering Maggie and Judd along their journey to an HEA. The evolution of this story just keeps getting more and more intense. Waiting impatiently for the next book. Thank you Bryce Evans for another amazing read!
Profile Image for Lory.
3,287 reviews33 followers
January 15, 2018
Fantastic Series

WOW!!! This book definitely takes you on a emotional rollercoaster, there were times that my hearts literally hurt. Had to take a breather and processes what I just read. It's was like I was grieve right along with the characters when a clan member was killed. Truly intense indeed!!! Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Overall a enjoyable and entertaining read.
477 reviews2 followers
August 25, 2024
Intriguing

This storyline is keeping me intrigued. I'm just wondering what will happen next. The storyline is well developed, and each pairing is just so well adapted to the book. The characters are well crafted and have to find their own way to fit in, while everything keeps moving around in the background. My only fault now is I can't download books 4 and 5. Apparently, you can only get them as paperback and at nearly £10 each that's a bit out of my reach at the moment.
Profile Image for Sydney M Neblett.
2,665 reviews26 followers
January 5, 2020
As the mates align

With every book the alliances strengthen, but each one feels a loss. This series just keeps getting better and better with every new book. I love that each has a HEA, but I just can’t stop reading them because of the cliffhanger over the need for good to prevail. This book was such an important key to the series, it felt almost like a pivot point. I can’t wait to read the next book to see what happens next.
56 reviews1 follower
June 15, 2021
Love this series!!! Must read!!!

This series not just the one book must be read! Its non stop friendship, love, caring and respect, its a fun series but then again ALL her books are AMAZING
Profile Image for Kat Swam.
1 review
January 22, 2023
I've enjoyed the first to books in this series and i really want to continue it but i can not for the life of me find this book. if anyone can help me out and point me in the right direction for finding it i would greatly appreciate it. preferably nothing digital.
92 reviews
January 2, 2020
Page turner

A very good read. I couldnt stop reading it till the end. I cant wait for the next book in the series.
799 reviews8 followers
April 7, 2020
The war is still continues, good versus evil. Judd and Maggie seek out answers before they mate. They come together stronger than ever. Love all the characters. On to the next book.
Profile Image for Jennifer Turner.
903 reviews18 followers
January 6, 2017
Rinse and Repeat

I hardly ever give two stars to my reviews cause usually if I don't like the book I won't even bother to leave one, but this series so far has really bugged me I had to leave a review. The author has a really good story outline and it has major potential but there are many issues that don't make sense and I wonder how their editors didn't catch these problems! First of all I suck when it comes to grammar and punctuation so I'm not one to usually throw stones but when I catch something you know it's bad! (LoL) Most of the first part of the book is just a regurgitated mix of the same stuff you read in the previous books of course I know they do it so in case the reader hasn't been following the whole series but come on I can only take so much! Second is what is with the freaking women of these stories?! They're suppose to be these bad a $$ women but yet at the first sign of a problem they Run!!! London ran to New York to get away from Ryder, Zoey ran to Las Vegas to get away from Kayden and Maggie ran away as much as possible to try and get away from Judd but he kept chasing her down. I really couldn't stand that part the most I swear when I was reading the first book I thought London was psychotic cause everytime a problem would come up she would drown herself in a bottle of tequila and then run for the hills and don't get me started on how exhausted these women get they have such huge anxiety attacks they practically faint and hit the floor on their mates every other day! It's "Honey you're exhausted you need to eat and rest" every day with these people who knew being such a drama momma could take so much out of a woman. Then there are parts that don't even match up with the previous story like for instance Judd was looking up YouTube videos for weapons that were strong enough to take out a rhino because they needed a weapon strong enough to fight the dragon and yet before Thorn was killed by said dragon in the previous book she specifically said that Kayden or one of the other enforcers I can't remember who it was had a weapon strong enough to kill a rhino but the trees were in the way so they couldn't shoot the dragon which led to Thorn being snatched up and killed! So too many issues I hate to talk so badly about this ladies hard work but I just couldn't not say anything cause either way she's ended up with my money and what's even worse is I'm the kind of person once I start a series I can't stop until I finish so I have one more book to go and I'll be done with this mess but I figured I'd could at least for warn others about the hot mess I'm reading! It is really sad this did have a lot of potential to be a good book but she seriously needs some better editors or something! I'll just keep reading on cause it's kind of funny catching all these mess ups LoL any way best of luck if you decide to check it out don't say u hadn't been warned!
Profile Image for Nikki Brooks.
3,611 reviews55 followers
June 20, 2016
Judd Walsh is alpha of his pack. He has an open pack with mixtures of shifters and magic users but he will never trust Vampires! They killed his mum and he has not forgiven them. So he is in total turmoil when his mate arrives. She is a Healer...but also a vampire. Poor Judd is one confused Alpha. He can't abide vampires but he doesn't want any other male near her either!
Maggie Lamont is a healer, she can use her blood to heal but it takes a lot out of her to do it. She understands that Judd hates vampires but why does he insist on torturing her by making her believe is coming to terms with her vampirism and then pushes her away.

But as Claudia Blackwood, evil witch extraordinaire, once again launches an assault against them, the Alpha and the Healer must come together and use their talents to retrieve an important...and very young member of the Order.

Judd is super duper confused. He really wants to have his cake and eat it. Doesn't want a mate that's a vamp but he doesn't want anyone else to have her either! Maggie is in lust/love with Judd but she can't help being annoyed with the mixed signals he is giving off. I loved the whole "Underground Railroad" that Mick has going on in order to hide the hybrids. Claudia is back as her diabolical self and the story just surges ahead at a fast but workable pace. Brilliant characterisation and snappy banter. Can't wait for the next one!
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2,213 reviews24 followers
June 18, 2016
I love this series, and it seems that with each book I just get further and further sucked in!

Maggie Lamont is trying to find her place again. As a healer and in the upcoming war against Claudia Blackwood. However, Maggie never expect Judd Walsh when she moved to Alpha City. He's her mate yet despise her entire species.

Judd Walsh is Alpha of the Jaguar clan in Alpha City. He's experienced first hand the pain a vampire can cause when one took the most important person in his life.One look at Maggie and he knows what she is to him, but can't seem to get over the fact she's the species he's hated his entire life. But the mating pull isn't to be denied and fate has seem to laugh at Judd and give him a vampire for a mate.

With Claudia Blackwood getting closer to find ways to get to the city of Elves and hurting those closest to the Alpha's everyone must come together to help defeat Claudia.

One big thing that annoyed me when reading this book is it seemed to kind of gloss over Judd and Maggie's mating. It kind of ended the story of Judd and Maggie after they mated (about 75%) and the rest was about all the other character debating who was who's mate to set up for the next stories. I would've liked to see how Judd was coming to terms with being a hybrid vampire/shifter. Same with Maggie.
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4,371 reviews2 followers
July 27, 2016
The amazing series continues on with Judd who is an Alpha of his jaguar clan, one thing about him is that he absolutely positively hates vampires.... But fate has other plans for him and has given Judd gave a beautiful sassy temptingly beautiful vampire mate by the name of Maggie.

Maggie cant help but feel the pull towards Judd but she also feels his hate towards her.... But the can't help who or what she is.

The mating pull between them is so strong and together they must try to find a way to be a couple as well as fighting the evil witch.

As always Bryce Evans never fails she writes with such a passion that pulls in her readers. this book has lots of drama, plenty of passion and heart-wrenching tragic losses. This story was an emotional roller coaster which I could not put down till gone 7am in the morning. Bryce, I hope you know what a dream your books are too read.

One of the things I love about this book is how the author has built up her world in the book how we are able to view it like we are an actual part of said world and how the characters are easily relatable and how much you want to be a part of their life's it's just amazing.

4 Out Of 5 Hearts From Cariad Books
3,125 reviews18 followers
June 20, 2016
A paranormal cornucopia; shifters, vampires, witches and dragons!! 4.5 stars

Jaguar Alpha Judd wakens from a recurring nightmare, where a vampire kills a treasures loved one. These dreams have come more frequently since he met Maggie who is a vampire and his mate and recently arrived in Alpha City. Fate has a wicked sense of humor. Maggie happens to be one of the kindest women he has ever met – but he has a lifelong habit of hating vampires to get over.

Even when trying to see if it would work as mates – there is no history of shifter-vampire matings. When Judd kisses Maggie her fangs come out – and she is afraid to stay around him for fear she will bite and turn (or kill) him.

There is a danger from a powerful witch who has released a dragon from Hell as her helper. All are threatened by this danger, and unusual alliances are formed. Between personal decisions and external threats, this story will leave you on the edge of your seat.

*A complimentary copy was given in exchange for an honest review*
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2,038 reviews6 followers
July 5, 2016
This is the 3rd book of this fabulous series, this is Judd Walsh Alpha of the Jaguar Pride's story.

The very powerful Alpha Judd Walsh is all for protecting his pride and Alpha City. There is just one paranormal that he can't accept and they are the vampires....When he was only 10 years old he saw the life ripped out of his mother by a very evil vampire which has left him scarred for life.
Ironically, the fates have seen fit to have his mate be a vampire Maggie. Problem with this is no one has ever heard of a vampire mating any other than a vampire, or a human. They say the animal would take over and the shifter go crazy, thus having to be put him out of it's misery. He loves Maggie, but battles with his demons. Judd knows that Maggie is a good soul and that she is nothing like the vampire that killed his mother, but will he be able to accept her and make her his mate knowing that she is a vampire and that he may lose himself in the process.

In the meantime the battle with the evil witch Claudia Blackwood is about to begin.
Profile Image for Marie  Brown (Marie's Tempting Reads).
2,771 reviews56 followers
September 16, 2016
Marie's Tempting Reads Review:

Bryce Evans did it again, she wrote another fabulous paranormal romance that I devoured...HAPPILY, with Choices, the third book in her Alpha City series! I fell so SO darn hard for Judd and Maggie's story. I loved that we had a jaguar shifter and a vampire couple. It was unique and special and had a bit antsy type feelings as everyone tried to find a way for these two to be together.

This is one of those books that you find yourself biting your lip as you turn page after page, wondering how things are going to come together. Judd and Maggie had such an amazing sizzling chemistry together as they try to hold off on pleasure, as they figure things out. It created such a sexy tension that was mouth-watering and hot as hell! I am really addicted to this series and freaking Judd was SOOOOO HOT! Maggie is such a great heroine too! Sweet, tough, compassionate, its hard not to like her.

Choices gets an OUTSTANDING FIVE SHOOTING STARS! Its exciting, thrilling, sexy, full of sparks and danger and lots of great romance. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!
382 reviews3 followers
June 18, 2016
I really love this series!!

This 3 bk to this series was absolutely and totally AWESOME!!!. Although what i found different about Judd and Maggie's bk was good people were dying by the hands of the bad guys but they were never caught. But good news is a few of them found mates but wonder if they too will get a bk of their own and with new characters added onto help them out was awesome too. Even though the bad guys never got caught and the bk did end on a kind-of-a cliff hanger which i got pissed off about but hey! All good things comes to those who waits right! And i cant wait until they defeat Claudia Blackmore and Jamal!! I have one request for Ms Evans please no more killing off good guys my heart cant take it!! I cried every time one of the good guys died, so not fair!!
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1,346 reviews12 followers
June 19, 2016
Bryce Evans has done it again!! I was so excited to get this book and it didn't let me down.

This is the third book in the series and it focuses on Judd and Maggie. Judd is the alpha of the Jaguar clan and Maggie is a vampire. When they first meet Judd has a hatred of vampires and can't believe his mate is one. As the story goes on, they have to figure out if a shifter and a vampire can mate and why they have never heard of a couple before.

I have to say while I loved this book, there were times that my heart literally hurt. I had to stop reading and process what I just read. To me, this is the true talent of a great storyteller like Bryce Evans, when one of the characters are hurt or killed you feel it and grieve along with everyone else.

I would highly recommend this book and this author.
Profile Image for Charmarie Dotson.
70 reviews1 follower
June 19, 2016
I am a huge fan of Bryce Evans books and this book was one I have been patiently waiting for. I was completely enthralled from the first page and I stayed up all night reading it because no matter how much I tried I just could not put it down. The characters in these stories are so intriguing that they encapsulate you and each story just brings us more and more characters to get to know and love. I am so excited for the next installment in this series to come out now, but first I want to go back and read these three all over again and I recommend that you do the same if you are a fan of paranormal romance with intrigue and mystery with some definite love and alpha thrown in!!!
Profile Image for Susan.
370 reviews2 followers
July 9, 2016
I was gifted a copy of this book. Throughly, throughly enjoyed it! There is an awesome story line going here and not just with Judd and Maggie's potential mating. But I have to admit, starting as I did with the third book in the Alpha City series, is not the best idea. I did truly love Choices, but frequently felt a bit lost trying to keep all the characters straight and nuances of the story that I'm sure were covered more in Obsessions or Cravings (book 1 & 2, respectively). I am going to have to find time now to read the first two, and try to patiently for the fourth book since the running story line isn't complete yet.
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1,748 reviews8 followers
June 20, 2016
So good! Judd is the Alpha of the Jaguar Clan...but he accepts all types into his clan. Except vampires. He HATES vampires. Doesn't it figure that fate would send him a mate who is a healer....and a vampire?!? Maggie is Judd's mate but she's totally confused about Judd's hot/cold attitude towards her. Can these two work things out? Will Judd come to terms with wanting a vampire? Add in a witch causing mayhem and you have an exciting and interesting book. Find out for yourself by picking up a copy today.
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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1,883 reviews13 followers
July 19, 2016
Great Story

Loved Judd and Maggie's story. Judd is both drawn to and repulsed by his vampire mate. When he is faced with loosing her he fights to keep her. Even though all the stories say vampires and shifter can't mate, they go crazy, he is going to finds a way.. A little help from Maggie's sire, tells a different story. Hybrids. A shifter SEAL team. A bear shifter with an unusual healing gift. A mate for Brody. A plan to flush out the traitors, but Claudia is still several steps ahead of the Order. Can't wait for the next book. Loved MJ, Ransom and Knox
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1,270 reviews8 followers
June 23, 2016
Judd Walsh hates vampires, but his mate is a vampire. How in the world is he going to come to terms with that. Maggie is planning on walking away from her mate, she doesn't want to hurt him.

These two are a great couple when they figure out they love each other and work together. I haven't read the first two books in the series and am sure I was missing some details. I will have to go back and read them in order for sure! Good book and I am looking forward to reading more of this series.
569 reviews3 followers
June 30, 2016
Judd and Maggie

As soon as Judd, Alpha of the Jaguar pride, found his mate Maggie, but she is a vampire and also a healer. He cannot forget that it is a vampire who killed his mother and she did it to save his life. He is in such conflict. Great story. Of course Claudia, the very evil witch and Jamal the dragon she realized from he'll are still in the picture. Highly recommend this book. Better to understand if you read the other books.


Profile Image for Rosemary.
111 reviews
July 2, 2016
This is the first book I've read by Bryce Evans and won't be my last. Good plot line and interesting twist to the vampire shifter persona.
Different from other books in the paranormal genre, the author focuses Choices more on the story than on the steamier scenes. It does stand alone but some of the characters from other books in the series make appearances--whose existence would be explained by reading the other books in the series.
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670 reviews6 followers
July 19, 2016
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Judd and Maggies story is action packed from start to finish. There's the undeniable chemistry between them, but also the fear of the unknown. I enjoyed this third book in the alpha city series but I did feel at times that the story sort of jumped or made quick turns out of seemingly nowhere. However overall I really enjoyed ready and look forward to more in this series.
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379 reviews1 follower
June 23, 2016
Cliffhanger

This book had so much going on, it didn't seem to flow well. The author introduced all these other players, I know that they will take a role in defeating the villains but I was looking forward to seeing more on Judd and Maggie. Overall it was captivating and action packed, but this book has a cliffhanger
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