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Elijah #1
To Tame An Alpha
br />Music teacher Shawna gets to meet a lot of talented people, like her new 7-year-old student Ryan.
Ryan has the potential to be a music prodigy, so Shawna calls his billionaire father Elijah to discuss private lessons.
Turns out Elijah is handsome... VERY handsome.
But also gruff and prickly when it comes to his son.
After some convincing of his father, Shawna gives Ryan private tuition.
But over time she finds herself falling for the red hot attraction of his father.
Elijah is an alpha male in all senses of the word, and someone she can't stop thinking about.
So much so, that she soon falls into his oh so inviting bed for a night of intense passion.
After the night is done though, Shawna withdraws, trying to deny she's falling in love.
But then something unexpected happens; her younger sister Layla's ballet scholarship falls through.
Since her parents died, Shawna's had one mission in life - to keep her younger sister Layla in ballet school so she can fulfill her dream of being a dancer.
Knowing this, Elijah says he'll pay for the scholarship on one condition - Shawna has dinner with him every week.
Will this increased time together turn into something more meaningful?
And is that even possible with a alpha male like Elijah?
Find out in this intensely sexy yet heartfelt romance by Ellie Etienne of BWWM Club.
Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot you'll be blushing.
Ryan has the potential to be a music prodigy, so Shawna calls his billionaire father Elijah to discuss private lessons.
Turns out Elijah is handsome... VERY handsome.
But also gruff and prickly when it comes to his son.
After some convincing of his father, Shawna gives Ryan private tuition.
But over time she finds herself falling for the red hot attraction of his father.
Elijah is an alpha male in all senses of the word, and someone she can't stop thinking about.
So much so, that she soon falls into his oh so inviting bed for a night of intense passion.
After the night is done though, Shawna withdraws, trying to deny she's falling in love.
But then something unexpected happens; her younger sister Layla's ballet scholarship falls through.
Since her parents died, Shawna's had one mission in life - to keep her younger sister Layla in ballet school so she can fulfill her dream of being a dancer.
Knowing this, Elijah says he'll pay for the scholarship on one condition - Shawna has dinner with him every week.
Will this increased time together turn into something more meaningful?
And is that even possible with a alpha male like Elijah?
Find out in this intensely sexy yet heartfelt romance by Ellie Etienne of BWWM Club.
Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot you'll be blushing.
442 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2017
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December 30, 2018
This one seemed to drag on with little going on. I thought it was a shifter story so I had my mind set that it would be a certain way but it’s not. Overall it was an okay read.
February 23, 2019
Very good book!
Enjoyed Elijah & Shawna's roller coaster
romance! The love Shawna brings to Elijah 's
dark cold demeanor melts Elijah and sends
his broken heart! Through Shawna's love Elijah
learns how to see his 7 year old son Ryan in a
whole new light & learns how truly talented Ryan is!
I really loved the tumultuous love 💘 affair between
Tristan & Mel ! Both of them come from a sad, lonely
childhood of abandonment. Tristan a man who exudes
power, money & control, looses all control when he submits
to the power of Mel's love 💘!!!
Enjoyed Elijah & Shawna's roller coaster
romance! The love Shawna brings to Elijah 's
dark cold demeanor melts Elijah and sends
his broken heart! Through Shawna's love Elijah
learns how to see his 7 year old son Ryan in a
whole new light & learns how truly talented Ryan is!
I really loved the tumultuous love 💘 affair between
Tristan & Mel ! Both of them come from a sad, lonely
childhood of abandonment. Tristan a man who exudes
power, money & control, looses all control when he submits
to the power of Mel's love 💘!!!
June 24, 2017
Seriously annoyed and fed up!!
I am sick to death of authors using bogus page numbers that are simply two books in one! Had I known this a two in one I would not have purchased this. This is very deceitful misleading when authors do this without warning. I personally hate double book purchases and almost never ever purchase them because I do not like quick reads. To me they do not provide enough substance. Shame on you Ellie Etienne.
I am sick to death of authors using bogus page numbers that are simply two books in one! Had I known this a two in one I would not have purchased this. This is very deceitful misleading when authors do this without warning. I personally hate double book purchases and almost never ever purchase them because I do not like quick reads. To me they do not provide enough substance. Shame on you Ellie Etienne.
May 17, 2017
It was nice.
Elijah was cold to Shawna, I didn't like the way he treated her after their first intimate encounter. He was mourning his deceased wife, after several years that could have caused him to miss out on loving Ryan. Ryan is such an adorable little boy, who couldn't love him. The story seemed a little rushed but all the same a fair read.
Elijah was cold to Shawna, I didn't like the way he treated her after their first intimate encounter. He was mourning his deceased wife, after several years that could have caused him to miss out on loving Ryan. Ryan is such an adorable little boy, who couldn't love him. The story seemed a little rushed but all the same a fair read.
May 24, 2017
This could have been great.
I really hate criticizing writers because I know that they work hard to get published. These stories were missing something and I just can't put my finger on it. I was semi-bore led through the 1st story and then the second story was just, no. These stories need some vines.
I really hate criticizing writers because I know that they work hard to get published. These stories were missing something and I just can't put my finger on it. I was semi-bore led through the 1st story and then the second story was just, no. These stories need some vines.
September 26, 2019
Delightful and Entertaining
This is a amazing start for a series. I enjoyed the marvelous characters, they are wonderful it's emotional but suspenseful with sizzling hot passion. There is also a bonus story that is entertaining even though it's sad with lots of emotions but it's still very passionate which I thoroughly enjoyed. This is a Treasure.
This is a amazing start for a series. I enjoyed the marvelous characters, they are wonderful it's emotional but suspenseful with sizzling hot passion. There is also a bonus story that is entertaining even though it's sad with lots of emotions but it's still very passionate which I thoroughly enjoyed. This is a Treasure.
May 6, 2017
Enjoyed
I really enjoyed the title book a really good read. I loved the characters and the slant on the story. A shame it was not longer, but a very good story, definitely one for your holiday reading
I really enjoyed the title book a really good read. I loved the characters and the slant on the story. A shame it was not longer, but a very good story, definitely one for your holiday reading
May 22, 2017
Two nice story'
The one had me crying and hoping the father get him act together and he did. The other one was just as heartbreaking and I was hoping everything ended with knowing love.
The one had me crying and hoping the father get him act together and he did. The other one was just as heartbreaking and I was hoping everything ended with knowing love.
May 28, 2017
More like 3 1\2....
There were a lot of repeat sentences in this book. I'm not sure if it was to add words to the story or not. But in some instances it was repetitive and annoying. But otherwise not a bad story
There were a lot of repeat sentences in this book. I'm not sure if it was to add words to the story or not. But in some instances it was repetitive and annoying. But otherwise not a bad story
May 4, 2017
Linda Christiani
I was surprised by how much I really enjoyed this story and I didn't want it to end so yeah I would definitely recommend !!!
I was surprised by how much I really enjoyed this story and I didn't want it to end so yeah I would definitely recommend !!!
June 16, 2017
What!
Dazzling , explosive from the start along with attractions and fireworks that draw them time and time again. Through ups and downs love will stand the author shows this tonus.
Dazzling , explosive from the start along with attractions and fireworks that draw them time and time again. Through ups and downs love will stand the author shows this tonus.
July 25, 2017
It was really good book. I really enjoyed it...
August 5, 2018
Good read
Could have been a five star. Sweet romantic Cinderella type story. Would like to know how Ryan makes out with his music and Layla does with her dance.
Could have been a five star. Sweet romantic Cinderella type story. Would like to know how Ryan makes out with his music and Layla does with her dance.
October 27, 2018
Great
This book was so good. I'm happy Shawna was able to break down the walls Elijah had around his heart. Great story
This book was so good. I'm happy Shawna was able to break down the walls Elijah had around his heart. Great story
September 25, 2019
I love this book can't wait to read book 2 in this series.
September 28, 2020
Both of the books were good
Love the Alpha men and women , both women were in charge of their lives and refuse to be second
Love the Alpha men and women , both women were in charge of their lives and refuse to be second
May 7, 2017
Alpha???
This book was OK. I did not consider Elijah to be an alpha he was just rude and didn't really like him much. When his past was revealed it made sense why he was so closed off but I still wasn't a fan. Shawna was giving but a bit foolish when it came to Elijah. The ending was a bit rushed but overall a pretty good read .
This book was OK. I did not consider Elijah to be an alpha he was just rude and didn't really like him much. When his past was revealed it made sense why he was so closed off but I still wasn't a fan. Shawna was giving but a bit foolish when it came to Elijah. The ending was a bit rushed but overall a pretty good read .
November 26, 2017
I liked both stories. The love scenes were very erotic and well-written. A very good read!
December 31, 2017
Tame. This book caught me off guard. I was not expecting this kind of book. I enjoyed the story as a good book. I didn't think it could be possible, but who knows. Shawna was a good independent woman that took life by storm accepting who she is and where she wants to go even though she has had to change her goals and also help her sister make a go at dancing. Teaching meant the world to her. When Ryan came along, she could not turn her back just because of his father. Elijah needed so much love to get him back to being a loving father and friend. He didn't realize Shawna was the best person to help him through his past until she told him off and walked out of his life. He had to learn to change and open up and give love. Good read! *** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***
May 1, 2017
A surprise
All the pain. The pushing and pulling, fighting the one thing that can complete you...Love. Love so true and deep that it blasts the fear, pain and loneliness from your heart. I actually give it 3.5 stars. These two stories are well written and are not based on fantasy. Everyday lives and encounters that shatter the walls and fortresses built around ones heart.
Well done.
All the pain. The pushing and pulling, fighting the one thing that can complete you...Love. Love so true and deep that it blasts the fear, pain and loneliness from your heart. I actually give it 3.5 stars. These two stories are well written and are not based on fantasy. Everyday lives and encounters that shatter the walls and fortresses built around ones heart.
Well done.
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