Alpha, Beta, Omega

The Mountain Shifters #10

by L.C. Davis

It’s been four years since the tragedy that claimed the Mountain Ridge Alpha and Mel, the mutual mate of Alpha Hassan Amari and the beta Toval. As a mated Alpha-beta pair, Toval and Hassan have managed to defy the odds and come through tragedy stronger than ever, despite the shroud of secrecy that surrounds Mel’s death. Strange letters from an impossible sender throw the fragile balance of their healing into question.

Alphas are dying in Europe, and a group of omegas with a deadly mission has taken credit. They call themselves Epsilon, and they’re hell-bent on overthrowing the hierarchical system that has ruled the shifter world for as long as anyone can remember. Meanwhile, the success of the European Council breeding program, known colloquially as the Futurus Initiative, has increased pressure on stateside Alphas to conform in order to save their dwindling population. Hassan and Toval’s joint effort to fight the Initiative seems to have failed, but Epsilon has less peaceful methods in mind.

One letter changes everything. The leader of Epsilon chooses Hassan and Toval to deliver his ultimatum: Abandon the initiative, or every pack Alpha in the Council will die. Toval and Hassan find themselves the unwitting messengers of this twisted message, pitted against a corrupt Council and a ghost of the past who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Time will tell if their love can withstand this dangerous new alliance.

Genres: M M Romance, Shapeshifters, Romance, Paranormal, Omegaverse, Menage, Fantasy

221 pages, ebook

First published August 26, 2017

About the author

Hi! I'm L.C. Davis, author of The Mountain Shifters Series, Queer Magick and the upcoming Great Plains Shifters series. I write MPREG and M/M fantasy.

I love hearing from readers, so feel free to reach out here on Goodreads or via email at author@lcdavisbooks.com!

Reviews

[Tanu Gill · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS. IS. THE. BEST. A/B/O. SERIES. I. HAVE. EVER. READ!!!!!

L.C. Davis, I cannot adequately and eloquently express just how wonderful I find your stories. The way you imagine and then depict things to be unfolding, deciding between which flashes to give-past or present, writing relatable characters whom we fall in love with immensely and effortlessly, the way you just know how to play the reader's mind-giving us teasers and hints to keep our imagination and James Bond-mind running at full speed; it all just makes me look forward to your books more and more.

My dear friends, I want to confess something. Because the author needs time to craft amazing stories for this series, I wanted to hold out for around 10 days before starting on this book, just so I could finish it somewhat closer to the publishing date of the next book, but the lure was just too strong to resist. I caved in and picked it up as soon as I had a gap between books when I was deciding on what to go for. I had known it was the story where the truth about Mel would be revealed, and that was too much of a Tanu-bait for me to resist! ;-)

And I am so ecstatic to have read it. This story made me a bundle of nervous energy, but there was no desperation or anxiety to read as it was in Tyr's story or in Nathan's story. This story was almost mellow compared to those. And I thank the author for that. I don't think my heart could have withstood a pressure as I felt in those. So even though I got to know most of what I wanted to, I am delighted to announce I am not out of breath, even after sitting on the edge of my seat (in my mind) for the duration of the read.

There were lesser typos in this than in the previous books. The major one is about the number of voters on the Council, another one is where it was Toval's POV, but the chapter heading said it was Mel's. Other grammatical issues I am not going to mention.

But all in all, a perfect continuation of the series. I only wish Mitchell had also turned up alive, which I got hopeful for after Toval confronted Mel about that Jackal thing. *sighs* Oh well, can't be too greedy, now can I? :P

[Rachel Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

YES! YAAASSSSSSSSSSS I WAS RIGHT!

Ahem, excuse me. I just literally could NOT contain my joy when I saw that this book was going to be about Toval, Hassan, AND Mel! This book just made my heart happy. I loved, loved, loved it.

When I first started reading this series, I thought it was cute and fun, and then shit got real and I have completely fallen in love with it. This is one of the best ABO shifter series I've read. The characters are real, complex, we're now getting to read about the babies all grown up and having kids of their own, and it's just perfect. I'm also happy to say that I feel like the editing is a lot tighter. The earlier books had a lot of typos and things, and I haven't noticed that with these last few books.

Anyway. I don't want to give anything away, but I will guarantee that fans of this series will LOVE this book! If you quit reading because of the things that happened a couple books back - catch up and get back into this series!

I'm just so happy for everyone!

[~nikki the recovering book addict · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner!!

Omg, 10 books in and it's still going strong. I'm super duper impressed. Although, as someone pointed out, I think imma need a proper family tree. I can't keep up who's who! *wails*

I still remember the pain I felt in the previous book when Mitchell and Mel died. That was real ya'll. I think I cried. So to have this twist in this book, I'm overjoyed. To have a HEA, I'm stupendously happy.

LC Davis is not only a good writer and weaver of stories, but there are snippets of real world wisdom peppered throughout the book. I'm just so happy he's chosen to share his writing with the world.

[wild_orchid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank You!

This book was much needed. Thank you L.C. Davis for starting the healing process to fix what you once ripped to shreds. I don't want to give anything away and spoil the outcome for anyone so I will just say that this book gives you all the answers you've needed since Mitchell and Mel's deaths. This book also showed the progression of the bond between Hassan and Toval. I'm so excited for the future of this series.

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hope L.C. Davis is done writing about Mel!!

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really more of a 3.5, but the ending helped me round it up. I was very frustrated through most of this story.

I really had a hard time believing someone like Mel would be able to fall under the sway of someone like Priya. Yeah, she had to use her "magical" ability to control people, but that all just seemed like so much hand waving. Maybe I needed more time spent on Priya to find that whole mess more believable.

This one almost made me give up on the series. It took me forever to get through it. I still love Hassan and Toval. My heart bleeds for them, but I still haven't quite accepted Mel back.

[Laura Thai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best yet

I am in love with the series. This is a fav. It was hard to get into a few past books but this was a page turner . I am happy for the trio and i really wish for a better outcome for Angel. Maybe mitch isnt dead? I can't wait for the next one!

[llv · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4 stars
I gave up reading this series when the author killed off Mitchell and Mel. I read books for escape and having beloved characters killed off is not okay with me. Well there is a saying that if you don't see the person die then they aren't really dead. So, the only reason I got this book was because it was on KU and I wanted to know if the author was going to bring Mel back. I was happy to find out that yes in fact Mel was still alive. I actually like the way that the author brought him back. I think I would have been upset if he had just been undercover for the last 4 years. Especially considering what Toval and Hassan went through during that time.

Overall, I really liked this book. I think the author is back on track and I plan to continue reading future installments.

[Sue Milkovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

ENDLESS EXCITEMENT WITH THESE GUYS

This was a fantastic surprise that I kind of hoped for, kind of knew, kind of wished for. Anyway, this story was INCREDIBLE!! I was overjoyed to be reunited with Toval, Hassan and their family to tie up all the questions that were left unanswered in that storyline. This book was magnificently written with a powerful current of excitement, adventure and undying love. This is a very special story to me, I loved these characters story before. This is a great group of people in the whole of this series and I thought it was great to visit their lives once again. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!! I ALSO RECOMMEND THIS INCREDIBLE SERIES!!!!!

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked that Toval and Hassan got closer in this book but I felt like it still wasn't enough. As soon as Mel came back, all the attention went back to him. Toval kind of got sidelined. I thought Toval's pregnancy was supposed to make him and Hassan get closer or give Toval closure for feeling like part of the family but nothing came of it. What was even the point of it? I feel like Toval's story was left unfinished.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great instalment of the Mountain Shifters series and although it bounces back to Hassan/Toval/Mel's story it still feels like an integral and well paced instalment of the ongoing saga. I loved seeing Hassan and Toval get some validation of their relationship and Mel and Connors interactions and am very much looking forward to Avery.

4.5 stars

[Antoinette · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best in the series.

The only complaint I have is that it was made clear who the Omega was 2 books ago. We finally got to explore the relationship between Toval and Hassan. That was desperately needed. This story was real and kept me engaged. This is the best in the series.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mel -Omega, Toval - Beta and Hassan - Alpha
Mel has come back. Toval is pregnant. Priya is a conniving little B@tch.
MMM MPREG.
Enjoyable read.
Best to read the mountain shifters books in series order.
The whole series is enjoyable and entertaining. But note that it has spelling errors, wrong words used and wrong characters names used at times.

[SammiSue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my FAVE book of this whole series. Just so gratifying to have Mel back. Stinks that other characters couldn't come back. But Mel the firecracker badass omega has been my favorite this whole time! Good good good book!

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite book of the series. Mel!

[DeltaAlpha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Repetitive: this series has nothing more to say

[Caroline Brand · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

I really like this series but I feel kind of done with Mel. Hopefully this is the end of his story and we can all move on.

[David Durkit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

This story is much better edited than some of the others. The twists and turns are exciting as well as unexpected. Good job of continuing the nature and nurture debate.

[Teal Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Entertaining, interesting. With action, suspense, and Emotion. Loved the characters and their stories. This series is addicting and fantastic. Most definitely recommend

[Janette · Rating 4 out of 5]

That’s some soap opera drama if I’ve ever seen it! Things continue to heat up and the stakes are high, but I enjoyed the unexpected HEA for the series’ throuple.

[Elyse · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Four years after Mel death, Toval doesn’t cope that well. There are now a distance between him & Hassan, he saw himself only as “the beta” in their 3 ways relationship.
He then received a letter, with Mel writing by a activist group of omegas, against the new Future Initiative, similar to the breeding program.
It was easy to figure out Priya was behind this & Mel was being mind control.
I am not fan of the plot of Toval being pregnant, how old is he supposed to be? If I follow the timeline of the previous book, isn’t he a grand-pa now? Is there any book in this series where the M.C will not be pregnant? Those guys never seem to learn.
I connect a little bit more to Toval & Hassan in this book then in the previous one featuring them. I am happy that Mel is back but feel this series is now dragging.

[andrea moran · Rating 4 out of 5]

A/B/O

The drama just keeps on coming in the highly entertaining mountain shifters series, we get to find out what really happened on that mission a few years ago