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Sold to the Alpha #1-4
Alma Venus Shifter-Brides; Complete Series
Dive into the world of the Alma Venus Shifter-Brides! Get four standalone novels at an incredible price, and enjoy the stories of four beautiful, amazing women who are trying to make their own destiny in a world where humans are an inferior race!
The peace treaty between humans and shape-shifters was signed over a century ago. One of the clauses says that humans must provide shifters with young brides to give them heirs and ensure the perpetuation of their species. Today, all over the world, special boarding schools take girls from orphanages and give them the most exquisite education, preparing them to become brides for the enemy. If a bride reaches the age of 25 and no shifter wants to buy her, then she is given two options: serve in a shifter brothel, or starve on the streets. Society would never accept a bride who failed to accomplish her duties.
Sold to the Alpha – Avelyn is determined to regain her freedom and never marry a shape-shifter. When Alpha wolf Max Blackmane buys her, she uses all the tricks she can come up with to escape. Before she knows it, she falls in love with him. But Max has dark things in his past, dark things he keeps hidden in the dungeons under his castle.
The Hidden Alpha – Amelia has always wanted to marry a wealthy shifter and live a simple, normal life. She is bought by Seth, the Beta of Clan Sylfur, for his fox-shifter Alpha, Blake Sylfur. But her husband ignores her, and Amelia falls in love with Seth. Her betrayal might ruin her forever.
Claimed by the Dragons – Delyse has waited for three years for her Alpha, ancient dragon Eric Drekinn to wake up from his hibernation and claim her. When she finally meets her husband, she’s already in love with his Beta, Viggo. What she doesn’t expect is for the two dragons to agree to share.
Taming the Alpha – Claudia is worried that no shifter will ever want to buy her, and when Karl Blackmane shows up, she wonders if he bought her just because her friend, Avelyn, insisted. All she wants is to make Karl happy, but his dark, twisted past threatens to ruin their marriage.
These four steamy novels are only intended for readers 18+.
The peace treaty between humans and shape-shifters was signed over a century ago. One of the clauses says that humans must provide shifters with young brides to give them heirs and ensure the perpetuation of their species. Today, all over the world, special boarding schools take girls from orphanages and give them the most exquisite education, preparing them to become brides for the enemy. If a bride reaches the age of 25 and no shifter wants to buy her, then she is given two options: serve in a shifter brothel, or starve on the streets. Society would never accept a bride who failed to accomplish her duties.
Sold to the Alpha – Avelyn is determined to regain her freedom and never marry a shape-shifter. When Alpha wolf Max Blackmane buys her, she uses all the tricks she can come up with to escape. Before she knows it, she falls in love with him. But Max has dark things in his past, dark things he keeps hidden in the dungeons under his castle.
The Hidden Alpha – Amelia has always wanted to marry a wealthy shifter and live a simple, normal life. She is bought by Seth, the Beta of Clan Sylfur, for his fox-shifter Alpha, Blake Sylfur. But her husband ignores her, and Amelia falls in love with Seth. Her betrayal might ruin her forever.
Claimed by the Dragons – Delyse has waited for three years for her Alpha, ancient dragon Eric Drekinn to wake up from his hibernation and claim her. When she finally meets her husband, she’s already in love with his Beta, Viggo. What she doesn’t expect is for the two dragons to agree to share.
Taming the Alpha – Claudia is worried that no shifter will ever want to buy her, and when Karl Blackmane shows up, she wonders if he bought her just because her friend, Avelyn, insisted. All she wants is to make Karl happy, but his dark, twisted past threatens to ruin their marriage.
These four steamy novels are only intended for readers 18+.
- GenresShapeshifters
795 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 10, 2016
187 people are currently reading
72 people want to read
About the author
Cara Wylde
145 books637 followersCara Wylde loves to write about strong, feisty women and their hot Alphas who will do anything to make them happy. Her books are filled with romance and just a dash of mystery, suspense, and that eerie atmosphere she fell in love with reading too many gothic novels. With a master's degree in Comparative Literature, she can't help but play with tropes and themes from various genres, trying to come up with fresh perspectives on the paranormal characters her readers love so much. Vampires, shape-shifters, demons, witches... Cara will always make sure they get their own twists.
When she's not writing, Cara is reading, planning her next story, or daydreaming. Her idea of pure heaven is a day filled with nothing but her laptop, a huge coffee pot, relaxing music, and a new, exciting project.
When she's not writing, Cara is reading, planning her next story, or daydreaming. Her idea of pure heaven is a day filled with nothing but her laptop, a huge coffee pot, relaxing music, and a new, exciting project.
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November 16, 2016
There were too many things that annoyed me by these books.
First, the female characters should be wearing adult diapers because they are constantly soaking their panties. Constantly. In fact, how other shifters aren't side eyeing these girls continuously is beyond me.
(To be fair: This is a big pet peeve when just one look, one touch makes this happen repetitively throughout a story. Not saying it's not plausible they could get wet, but SOAKING? In the matter of 2 seconds? All the time?!?! Sounds like a medical condition.)
Book 1 - Sold to the Alpha
I wanted to like Avelyn. I wanted to love her fiery spirit and her independent nature...and I did off and on. But other times she was just so annoying. She's 25. I'd expect her behaviour and complete lack of understanding of "real life" from someone younger. Yes, she's been sheltered. But for all the education she got, she didn't wonder how she was magically going to get the money to open a shop, let alone get to Italy?
And then her trust issues. Yes. Let's not trust the guy you love (even though you fully intend to leave him - which, sidenote, irritated me so much because you turned a strong female character into a big ole flake.
Back to what I was saying...
Book 2 - The Hidden Alpha
Book 3 - Claimed by the Dragons
This one..I just can't even...find the words. It wasn't "horrible", but...it just came off...off.
Book 4 - Taming the Alpha
I'd say this one was probably the better of the 4. It could have used more depth, but it was a lot easier to follow, in my opinion.
TL;DR: Writing wasn't bad, but overall character depth was lacking and story plot/events could use work.
First, the female characters should be wearing adult diapers because they are constantly soaking their panties. Constantly. In fact, how other shifters aren't side eyeing these girls continuously is beyond me.
(To be fair: This is a big pet peeve when just one look, one touch makes this happen repetitively throughout a story. Not saying it's not plausible they could get wet, but SOAKING? In the matter of 2 seconds? All the time?!?! Sounds like a medical condition.)
Book 1 - Sold to the Alpha
I wanted to like Avelyn. I wanted to love her fiery spirit and her independent nature...and I did off and on. But other times she was just so annoying. She's 25. I'd expect her behaviour and complete lack of understanding of "real life" from someone younger. Yes, she's been sheltered. But for all the education she got, she didn't wonder how she was magically going to get the money to open a shop, let alone get to Italy?
And then her trust issues. Yes. Let's not trust the guy you love (even though you fully intend to leave him - which, sidenote, irritated me so much because you turned a strong female character into a big ole flake.
Back to what I was saying...
Book 2 - The Hidden Alpha
Book 3 - Claimed by the Dragons
This one..I just can't even...find the words. It wasn't "horrible", but...it just came off...off.
Book 4 - Taming the Alpha
I'd say this one was probably the better of the 4. It could have used more depth, but it was a lot easier to follow, in my opinion.
TL;DR: Writing wasn't bad, but overall character depth was lacking and story plot/events could use work.
November 12, 2016
I loved this book. I had previously read 2 of the books but to be able to read all of them at once is wonderful. To be able to see the entire story and completion is fantastic. Avelyn and Amelia had major roads ahead of them and worked through them so that it was a little easier on Delyse and Claudia.
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July 2, 2021Loved it!!!
I absolutely loved every single page in these books! Cara is definitely an amazing writer with a great imagination in her stories!!! Can't wait to read her other books next!
I absolutely loved every single page in these books! Cara is definitely an amazing writer with a great imagination in her stories!!! Can't wait to read her other books next!
March 8, 2024
This book is written in 3rd person which after so many 1st threw me off and took me a while to adapt but I just struggled to get into it
It’s my normal kind of story line but u just couldn’t warm to the characters at all and get stuck into the story
I made it to 30% then DNF :(
It’s my normal kind of story line but u just couldn’t warm to the characters at all and get stuck into the story
I made it to 30% then DNF :(
September 24, 2020
Omg
I love this complete series I was just very unhappy that avelan and Amelia story went so further but lily and Claudia ended so fast
I love this complete series I was just very unhappy that avelan and Amelia story went so further but lily and Claudia ended so fast
March 25, 2021
fabulously written...
loved the book feisty woman t tamed .. just couldn't put down full of passion and funny good few laughs
loved the book feisty woman t tamed .. just couldn't put down full of passion and funny good few laughs
November 1, 2016
A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
The peace treaty between humans and shape-shifters was signed over a century ago. One of the clauses says that humans must provide shifters with young brides to give them heirs and ensure the perpetuation of their species. Today, all over the world, special boarding schools take girls from orphanages and give them the most exquisite education, preparing them to become brides for the enemy. If a bride reaches the age of 25 and no shifter wants to buy her, then she is given two options: serve in a shifter brothel, or starve on the streets. Society would never accept a bride who failed to accomplish her duties.
Sold to the Alpha – Avelyn is determined to regain her freedom and never marry a shape-shifter. When Alpha wolf Max Blackmane buys her, she uses all the tricks she can come up with to escape. Before she knows it, she falls in love with him. But Max has dark things in his past, dark things he keeps hidden in the dungeons under his castle.
The Hidden Alpha – Amelia has always wanted to marry a wealthy shifter and live a simple, normal life. She is bought by Seth, the Beta of Clan Sylfur, for his fox-shifter Alpha, Blake Sylfur. But her husband ignores her, and Amelia falls in love with Seth. Her betrayal might ruin her forever.
Claimed by the Dragons – Delyse has waited for three years for her Alpha, ancient dragon Eric Drekinn to wake up from his hibernation and claim her. When she finally meets her husband, she’s already in love with his Beta, Viggo. What she doesn’t expect is for the two dragons to agree to share.
Taming the Alpha – Claudia is worried that no shifter will ever want to buy her, and when Karl Blackmane shows up, she wonders if he bought her just because her friend, Avelyn, insisted. All she wants is to make Karl happy, but his dark, twisted past threatens to ruin their marriage.
I had started reading this series when it was a serial and i had to wait each book to come out and to read it....In the end i read the first serial and waited out the rest and now the bundle came and i have to say i had forgot how much i loved this series and those characters.
I am so happy to be able to read Avelyn, Delyse,Amelia and Claudia's Story!!!!
So strong charactes and funny momments and hot hot hot scenes that will make you drool.
I really love the way the author writes and she has an amazing way of making you get into her books and into her characters and her world.
I highly recommend reading this bundle!
Its a must must must must must!!!
October 20, 2016
STEAMY SHIFTER-BRIDE ROMANCES
Alma Venus Boarding School is for human shifter-brides. The women are well educated, trained to fit into the shifter world as admirable wives and mothers. They are also shielded from the outside world until they are sold. The women in these stories are quite beautiful, intelligent and full of sass. The shifters they are sold to are powerful, quite good looking and honorable. There is, also danger, suspense, emotional moments, life-threatening moments, action, secrets revealed, betrayal, and fiery passionate romance. Each story has a happy ever after but unfortunately, there are quite a few hurdles to conquer before they are reached.
SOLD TO THE ALPHA; Avelyn is sold to Max Blackmane wolf-shifter, Alpha to his clan. Max has a secret that puts Avelyn in deadly danger. A thrilling story with a few surprises.
THE HIDDEN ALPHA; Amelia is bought for Blake the future Alpha of a fox-shifter clan. Fascinating story with two amazing surprises.
CLAIMED BY THE DRAGONS; Delyse is bought for Eric Drekinn an Alpha dragon who has been in hibernation for seven hundred years. Exhilarating and fiery hot.
TAMING THE ALPHA; Claudia is sold to Karl Blackmane Alpha to the Dark Wolves. Ghastly memories from the past keep Karl from showing his true feelings towards Claudia... Fabulous and heart-melting.
The intriguing plots move along quickly and power vivid scene descriptions capture and hold your attention. The characters are praise-worthy and spring to life with the witty dialogue and the romances are believable; sizzling and filled with unwavering devotion. I enjoyed each story and found the characters engaging and memorable; all were entertaining reads. I do love when stories touch my heart and these did. If you treasure shifter romance this is a wonderful set for your library. {I received an advanced reader copy of this set; this review is done purely on a volunteer basis}. In the world of shifter romance, the magic begins with the first word to paper. Without reservations. I recommend this set.
January 18, 2017
It is nice to have all the books in one spot.
Book 1 - Sold to the Alpha
If you can get passed Avelyn's constant complaining and wanting to run away from her soon to be husband then you are good to go. Avelyn has many problems in this book, but for me, the biggest one is she believes everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) but the man that she is supposed to be in love with, by her own admission. So in doing this she starts a horrible chain of events for her new family that is all in her own fault.
Book 2 - The Hidden Alpha
I enjoyed Seth, Blake, and Amelia's story. There are quite a few surprises hidden in this book. It also brings back what happened in Book 1.
Book 3 - Claimed by the Dragons
This one I had been waiting for since Book 1. Delyse is a shifter bride that was sold to the Dragon alpha in book 1. But we had to wait for Eric to wake up. So in the past three years Delyse and Viggo have become close. So close that now they have feelings for each other, but have not acted nor told each other. Eric is everything Delyse was hoping for and wanted in an Alpha. But she also is in love/lust with Viggo. This is a great book.
Book 4- Taming the Alpha
Poor Claudia is left at school, to be the last picked up as a bride. But a surprise is waiting for her when Avelon has her brother in law shows up to offer to take Claudia as his bride. Karl has the past that is long and in need of a better future. Will he find the right bride to help him get over his history?
Book 1 - Sold to the Alpha
If you can get passed Avelyn's constant complaining and wanting to run away from her soon to be husband then you are good to go. Avelyn has many problems in this book, but for me, the biggest one is she believes everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) but the man that she is supposed to be in love with, by her own admission. So in doing this she starts a horrible chain of events for her new family that is all in her own fault.
Book 2 - The Hidden Alpha
I enjoyed Seth, Blake, and Amelia's story. There are quite a few surprises hidden in this book. It also brings back what happened in Book 1.
Book 3 - Claimed by the Dragons
This one I had been waiting for since Book 1. Delyse is a shifter bride that was sold to the Dragon alpha in book 1. But we had to wait for Eric to wake up. So in the past three years Delyse and Viggo have become close. So close that now they have feelings for each other, but have not acted nor told each other. Eric is everything Delyse was hoping for and wanted in an Alpha. But she also is in love/lust with Viggo. This is a great book.
Book 4- Taming the Alpha
Poor Claudia is left at school, to be the last picked up as a bride. But a surprise is waiting for her when Avelon has her brother in law shows up to offer to take Claudia as his bride. Karl has the past that is long and in need of a better future. Will he find the right bride to help him get over his history?
August 5, 2017
Last 3 better than the first
I disliked the first book, because I didn't like the H/h. However the last 3 books proved to be much better, the stories flows and wrapped up nicely. There were a ton of editing issues and some things that the author could be more creative with but for the most part I recommend reading boos 2 , 3, and 4, you can skip the first one because they recap it enough in the other books that you don't have to waste your time.
I disliked the first book, because I didn't like the H/h. However the last 3 books proved to be much better, the stories flows and wrapped up nicely. There were a ton of editing issues and some things that the author could be more creative with but for the most part I recommend reading boos 2 , 3, and 4, you can skip the first one because they recap it enough in the other books that you don't have to waste your time.
October 25, 2016
I loved it I just couldn't put it done loved the series
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