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Happily Ever Alpha World
Until Brandon
Read about Brandon and Aurora story in this Kindle World Novella.
Kindle World of NYT Bestselling Author, Aurora Rose Reynolds. Happily Ever Alpha, a new Kindle World, will debut April 3, 2018.
Brandon
Anytime I heard someone speak of the boom, I laughed.
Surely only crazy people believe they can fall in love as soon as they lay eyes on someone.
I thought it was all in their heads until the moment she walked into my office asking for a job.
The instant my gaze locked with hers, I knew she was mine, and I would do anything in my power to protect her.
Aroura
I never thought I would be applying for a job at a strip club, yet there I was.
When the stunning owner offered me a job, I thought taking off my clothes would be the most nerve wracking thing.
When I walked in the next morning, I found out I wouldn’t be stripping, I’d be working side by side with him.
It doesn’t make sense for a man like him to desire a woman like me—a woman with baggage and a past.
One phone call changes everything and I’m forced to realize that until Brandon, I might have had it hard, but with him I will have it all.
Kindle World of NYT Bestselling Author, Aurora Rose Reynolds. Happily Ever Alpha, a new Kindle World, will debut April 3, 2018.
Brandon
Anytime I heard someone speak of the boom, I laughed.
Surely only crazy people believe they can fall in love as soon as they lay eyes on someone.
I thought it was all in their heads until the moment she walked into my office asking for a job.
The instant my gaze locked with hers, I knew she was mine, and I would do anything in my power to protect her.
Aroura
I never thought I would be applying for a job at a strip club, yet there I was.
When the stunning owner offered me a job, I thought taking off my clothes would be the most nerve wracking thing.
When I walked in the next morning, I found out I wouldn’t be stripping, I’d be working side by side with him.
It doesn’t make sense for a man like him to desire a woman like me—a woman with baggage and a past.
One phone call changes everything and I’m forced to realize that until Brandon, I might have had it hard, but with him I will have it all.
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Natasha Madison
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April 4, 2018
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Amazon US
3.5 Stars
This was a really fun novella that is perfect for anyone that's a fan of Aurora Rose Reynolds' insta-love Boom. Brandon was a great Alpha hero that will leave you swooning and begging for more. He was possessive in the best way and it was super intriguing to read about.
Amazon US
3.5 Stars
This was a really fun novella that is perfect for anyone that's a fan of Aurora Rose Reynolds' insta-love Boom. Brandon was a great Alpha hero that will leave you swooning and begging for more. He was possessive in the best way and it was super intriguing to read about.
dnf
August 11, 2018In my personal opinion:
- terrible instalove
- who the hell sleeps on the same bed with a man that you met literally the day before?
- hero owns a strip club 🧐
- terrible writing, think CM Steele or Alexa Riley and make it 100 time more childish, implausible and unrealistic.
Abandoning series, Until Leo didn’t get any better :/
- terrible instalove
- who the hell sleeps on the same bed with a man that you met literally the day before?
- hero owns a strip club 🧐
- terrible writing, think CM Steele or Alexa Riley and make it 100 time more childish, implausible and unrealistic.
Abandoning series, Until Leo didn’t get any better :/
April 17, 2018
5++ Stars
It's my first time to read a Natasha Madison book and it's so good! I enjoyed Until series by ARR so it's fun to read more about them in this book.
The story is about Brandon and Aurora.
He's November's step-brother (from Until November). He runs a strip club and she needed a job. She applied to be a dancer and she was hired right away but not to be a dancer. He hired her to be his new office manager.
He didn't expect he'll find his own 'boom' and once he saw her, he knew she's the one.
I liked that the dramas were not about their relationship and the characters were great.
It has lovely epilogues.
SAFETY:
It's my first time to read a Natasha Madison book and it's so good! I enjoyed Until series by ARR so it's fun to read more about them in this book.
The story is about Brandon and Aurora.
He's November's step-brother (from Until November). He runs a strip club and she needed a job. She applied to be a dancer and she was hired right away but not to be a dancer. He hired her to be his new office manager.
He didn't expect he'll find his own 'boom' and once he saw her, he knew she's the one.
I liked that the dramas were not about their relationship and the characters were great.
It has lovely epilogues.
SAFETY:
April 4, 2018
WOW... Until Brandon was so amazingly fantastic!
Second Chance Holiday is one of my fav Aurora Rose Reynolds' books, and every since Brandon was introduced there as a child/teen, I've been hoping we'll get November's stepbrother's story. So, when I say that he was finally getting his own story in this Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World, Until Brandon became one of my most anticipated books of this round!
My heart stops, the feeling of fullness fills me. My stomach clenches just by looking at her. My breathing soft and slow. She walks in smiling at Joe first and then at me when she sees me.
She stands up, holding her hand out to shake mine. When her hand slides into mine, my heart stops. It’s stupid—I know this—but she fits me perfectly.
OMG, I couldn't have loved Brandon and Aurora's story more than I did! This was only the second time I've had the pleasure of reading Natasha Madison - first was in her collaboration with ARR herself - and she truly knocked it out the park with this novella, and. Brandon was everything I was hoping for an more, and his BOOM... WOW! It was the perfect Mayson style BOOM! How could it not?! He is for all intends and purposes, a 'honorary' Mayson, after all. Now he got the BOOM to match! ;)
Then she walked into my office and my world tilted, my heart finally started beating with a purpose, and that purpose was her.
Aurora came into his world, and I adored how he recognized the meeting and her for what she was: his ONE! Of course like the good Alpha he was, - and we could so much see Mike's integrity and passion in him, and know immediately that he followed his stepdad's in all the good matters, becoming a good man - he wanted to immediately take Aurora for his own, caveman instinct and all, that comes with the Boom, lol, but he took into consideration her family and life situation and tried to ease her into all they were meant to be. I loved him even more for that!
My hands go to my hips because I want to charge her, grab her, and finally taste her. Consume her, claim her.
Don't get me wrong, he still got his Alpha way, but with a bit more restrain, and a lot of love and care. I adored seeing not only him taking care of Aurora - she so deserved it after her last couple of years of pain and suffering - but also her little sister Cassie. He was absolutely swoonworthy material, and the way he easily introduced and took over the father figure role, just made me melt! The bit of suspense element just gave us even more dynamic - and a chance to see even more of the rest of Mayson men -
and their sexy times, sure spiced way up, the already ever present insane chemistry Brandon and Aurora had going from the start. Perfect Romance formula! Awww... Until Brandon really was the PERFECT story to fit with the rest of the ARR World, and that Epilogue... The stuff dreams are made of! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
“I was so scared to face the future,” I tell him. “So scared of how tomorrow would be.” I smile at him. “The unknown and facing it alone.” I squeeze my arms tighter around his neck. “Until you, that is. Until Brandon.”
Aurora thinks she was the lucky one, but every single day, I see exactly how I was the lucky one.
ARC kindly gifted by the author for an honest review
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Second Chance Holiday is one of my fav Aurora Rose Reynolds' books, and every since Brandon was introduced there as a child/teen, I've been hoping we'll get November's stepbrother's story. So, when I say that he was finally getting his own story in this Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World, Until Brandon became one of my most anticipated books of this round!
My heart stops, the feeling of fullness fills me. My stomach clenches just by looking at her. My breathing soft and slow. She walks in smiling at Joe first and then at me when she sees me.
She stands up, holding her hand out to shake mine. When her hand slides into mine, my heart stops. It’s stupid—I know this—but she fits me perfectly.
OMG, I couldn't have loved Brandon and Aurora's story more than I did! This was only the second time I've had the pleasure of reading Natasha Madison - first was in her collaboration with ARR herself - and she truly knocked it out the park with this novella, and. Brandon was everything I was hoping for an more, and his BOOM... WOW! It was the perfect Mayson style BOOM! How could it not?! He is for all intends and purposes, a 'honorary' Mayson, after all. Now he got the BOOM to match! ;)
Then she walked into my office and my world tilted, my heart finally started beating with a purpose, and that purpose was her.
Aurora came into his world, and I adored how he recognized the meeting and her for what she was: his ONE! Of course like the good Alpha he was, - and we could so much see Mike's integrity and passion in him, and know immediately that he followed his stepdad's in all the good matters, becoming a good man - he wanted to immediately take Aurora for his own, caveman instinct and all, that comes with the Boom, lol, but he took into consideration her family and life situation and tried to ease her into all they were meant to be. I loved him even more for that!
My hands go to my hips because I want to charge her, grab her, and finally taste her. Consume her, claim her.
Don't get me wrong, he still got his Alpha way, but with a bit more restrain, and a lot of love and care. I adored seeing not only him taking care of Aurora - she so deserved it after her last couple of years of pain and suffering - but also her little sister Cassie. He was absolutely swoonworthy material, and the way he easily introduced and took over the father figure role, just made me melt! The bit of suspense element just gave us even more dynamic - and a chance to see even more of the rest of Mayson men -
and their sexy times, sure spiced way up, the already ever present insane chemistry Brandon and Aurora had going from the start. Perfect Romance formula! Awww... Until Brandon really was the PERFECT story to fit with the rest of the ARR World, and that Epilogue... The stuff dreams are made of! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
“I was so scared to face the future,” I tell him. “So scared of how tomorrow would be.” I smile at him. “The unknown and facing it alone.” I squeeze my arms tighter around his neck. “Until you, that is. Until Brandon.”
Aurora thinks she was the lucky one, but every single day, I see exactly how I was the lucky one.
ARC kindly gifted by the author for an honest review
For full review with Release Blitz check out my Blog post,
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April 5, 2018
4.5 stars
Brandon definitely has been spending a lot of time with those Mayson boys! This was another hit from this Kindle World. Instalove, sweetness and just enough outside drama to make this top notch!
HERO~ Brandon - when we met Brandon in Second Chance Holiday, I hoped back then that he would get a story. Now he is older, running the club for his stepdad, Mike. He has that ott alpha thing down. He had thought that the guys were crazy when they talked about the boom, but one look at Aurora and that was it. He was protective and bossy but he was also caring and loving. He showed love and respect to both Aurora and Cassie.
HEROINE~Aurora was great. She was selfless and a phenomenal big sister. She dropped everything to take on the responsibility of raising her young sister. I appreciated that she didn't push Brandon away. She let him help her, but she did have her pride.
SEXUAL HISTORY~ neither were virgins...Aurora had been with one other person. It wasnt mentioned how many Brandon had been with.
OM DRAMA ~zero
OW DRAMA~ A woman at the club flirted with him, trying to get his attention. He was having none of it.
STEAM Moderate. Not as steamy as I'd hoped but still had some
VIOLENCEnone of a sexual nature
SECONDARY CHARACTERS it was great seeing the Maysons again. I hope that maybe someday, Cassie might get a story.
SAFETY safe - neither with others after meeting.
ENDING~ Great epilogue 5 years later, then 6 more years later
Brandon definitely has been spending a lot of time with those Mayson boys! This was another hit from this Kindle World. Instalove, sweetness and just enough outside drama to make this top notch!
HERO~ Brandon - when we met Brandon in Second Chance Holiday, I hoped back then that he would get a story. Now he is older, running the club for his stepdad, Mike. He has that ott alpha thing down. He had thought that the guys were crazy when they talked about the boom, but one look at Aurora and that was it. He was protective and bossy but he was also caring and loving. He showed love and respect to both Aurora and Cassie.
HEROINE~Aurora was great. She was selfless and a phenomenal big sister. She dropped everything to take on the responsibility of raising her young sister. I appreciated that she didn't push Brandon away. She let him help her, but she did have her pride.
SEXUAL HISTORY~ neither were virgins...Aurora had been with one other person. It wasnt mentioned how many Brandon had been with.
OM DRAMA ~zero
OW DRAMA~ A woman at the club flirted with him, trying to get his attention. He was having none of it.
STEAM Moderate. Not as steamy as I'd hoped but still had some
VIOLENCEnone of a sexual nature
SECONDARY CHARACTERS it was great seeing the Maysons again. I hope that maybe someday, Cassie might get a story.
SAFETY safe - neither with others after meeting.
ENDING~ Great epilogue 5 years later, then 6 more years later
June 19, 2021
4 Stars
This is fiction at its best!! As long as you keep in mind that this is not at all a realistic story, it is still enjoyable.
Insta-love, alpha male storyline with just enough action/drama to keep it interesting. It is a very short read but I felt like I got everything I needed to make it a complete story.
Both characters were really good in this book. I really liked Aurora. I’ve read other books where a sister is raising a younger sibling and I totally get the “being prideful” but if someone is willing to help you, you should seriously consider it and most of the time let them……that is where I felt she was different. She wasn’t so stubborn that she didn’t realize she needed the help.
I haven’t read the Aurora Rose Reynolds series UNTIL so I didn’t know any of these characters ahead of time but it didn’t stop me from enjoying it and I will say now I am going to go and start reading that series!!
Maybe this wouldn’t be for everyone but I liked it!!
This is fiction at its best!! As long as you keep in mind that this is not at all a realistic story, it is still enjoyable.
Insta-love, alpha male storyline with just enough action/drama to keep it interesting. It is a very short read but I felt like I got everything I needed to make it a complete story.
Both characters were really good in this book. I really liked Aurora. I’ve read other books where a sister is raising a younger sibling and I totally get the “being prideful” but if someone is willing to help you, you should seriously consider it and most of the time let them……that is where I felt she was different. She wasn’t so stubborn that she didn’t realize she needed the help.
I haven’t read the Aurora Rose Reynolds series UNTIL so I didn’t know any of these characters ahead of time but it didn’t stop me from enjoying it and I will say now I am going to go and start reading that series!!
Maybe this wouldn’t be for everyone but I liked it!!
May 5, 2018
This was written by Natasha Madison, but it was hand picked by Aurora Rose Reynolds as a part of her antology book Happily Ever Alpha
Those of you who are familiar with the works of Ms Reynolds will get exactly the same stuff in this novella with the trademark of all Reynolds' books - insta love and alpha overprotectiveness
Remember that 'boom' notion all the alphas get in Ms Reynolds' Until series when they set their eyes on their better halves? Lol
Yeah...it's just like that😉
June 27, 2019
It's Brandon's story!!!
At first I didn't know who Brandon was. I just thought it was going to be an acquaintance of one of the Maysons instead it is actually about November's dad's stepson Brandon. I was so excited when I realized whose story this was. It is so nice to see how the other characters from the main story get their own stories in these Kindle World.
At first I didn't know who Brandon was. I just thought it was going to be an acquaintance of one of the Maysons instead it is actually about November's dad's stepson Brandon. I was so excited when I realized whose story this was. It is so nice to see how the other characters from the main story get their own stories in these Kindle World.
April 1, 2018
“Open your eyes, baby.”
Is there anything better than a Kindle Worlds: Happily Ever Alpha, where ALPHA’s reign supreme? I didn’t think so. Aurora Rose Reynolds is one of the queens of ALPHA romance and the fact that she is teaming up with a wonderful group of authors to bring us this Kindle Worlds edition, I couldn’t be more ecstatic to see what they all come up with!
I was so freaking giddy when I saw Natasha Madison’s name in the mix! She brings us UNTIL BRANDON and oh, what a SWOON-WORTHY and ALPHA-TASTIC treat this truly was! Brandon and Aurora, two beautiful characters with a beautiful story. Sweet, sexy, and chock-full of all the feels, UNTIL BRANDON was a MUST READ for me! The BOOM is no laughing matter, folks. Just ask Brandon who was skeptical to say the least, but when Aurora steps into his office, well, the BOOM became all to real for our lovely hero. This was a lovely, charming, and swoony novella that packed one hell of a punch! I can’t wait for you to dive in and fall head over heels in LOVE!
Is there anything better than a Kindle Worlds: Happily Ever Alpha, where ALPHA’s reign supreme? I didn’t think so. Aurora Rose Reynolds is one of the queens of ALPHA romance and the fact that she is teaming up with a wonderful group of authors to bring us this Kindle Worlds edition, I couldn’t be more ecstatic to see what they all come up with!
I was so freaking giddy when I saw Natasha Madison’s name in the mix! She brings us UNTIL BRANDON and oh, what a SWOON-WORTHY and ALPHA-TASTIC treat this truly was! Brandon and Aurora, two beautiful characters with a beautiful story. Sweet, sexy, and chock-full of all the feels, UNTIL BRANDON was a MUST READ for me! The BOOM is no laughing matter, folks. Just ask Brandon who was skeptical to say the least, but when Aurora steps into his office, well, the BOOM became all to real for our lovely hero. This was a lovely, charming, and swoony novella that packed one hell of a punch! I can’t wait for you to dive in and fall head over heels in LOVE!
November 30, 2023
I don’t read much ARR anymore, but back in the day I liked her Until series. I’ve seen these Happily Ever Alpha books all over KU… and I was curious, so I decided to read one. Is this fanfic for the series? It’s loosely based within the world, but not completely.
Brandon is supposed to be November’s stepbro and runs the strip club her dad (Mike) owned. I don’t remember her dad being married or November having a stepbrother though. Also, Asher and November have the girls, and Lilly is mentioned, but Nico and Kenton are around and there is no mention of their ladies. Brandon also calls Kenton his cousin which wouldn’t be accurate since he is from the Mayson side of the family. So, it takes place within the “Until world”, but it’s not exactly accurate.
Bottom Line- This was ok and loosely followed the mold of the series. Dude gets the boom with a damsel in distress. Both Brandon and Aurora were ok, but Cassie the bratty little sister was a smidge annoying… I’ve got zero extra patience for spoiled bratty teens these days. She gets better in the end, but I wanted to ground her and force her to get a job for ½ the book. 😂 It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t riveting, but it’s a quick read, so it was over before I got bored. A lot of the “happenings” are pretty far-fetched for the real world, so it takes a bit of just going with it.
Brandon is supposed to be November’s stepbro and runs the strip club her dad (Mike) owned. I don’t remember her dad being married or November having a stepbrother though. Also, Asher and November have the girls, and Lilly is mentioned, but Nico and Kenton are around and there is no mention of their ladies. Brandon also calls Kenton his cousin which wouldn’t be accurate since he is from the Mayson side of the family. So, it takes place within the “Until world”, but it’s not exactly accurate.
Bottom Line- This was ok and loosely followed the mold of the series. Dude gets the boom with a damsel in distress. Both Brandon and Aurora were ok, but Cassie the bratty little sister was a smidge annoying… I’ve got zero extra patience for spoiled bratty teens these days. She gets better in the end, but I wanted to ground her and force her to get a job for ½ the book. 😂 It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t riveting, but it’s a quick read, so it was over before I got bored. A lot of the “happenings” are pretty far-fetched for the real world, so it takes a bit of just going with it.
April 13, 2018
Dnf 27.1%
Three things I don't like:
Insta love, OTT controlling alphas and Alexa Riley's smut.
All three combined here in this short novella.
Three things I don't like:
Insta love, OTT controlling alphas and Alexa Riley's smut.
All three combined here in this short novella.
April 15, 2018
Enjoyable...instaeverything on steroids...liked this couple with the most adorable epilogues.
April 7, 2018
Until Brandon is part of Aurora Rose Reynold's Happily Ever Alpha kindle world. I adore ARR so I was excited to hear about this world. I have never read a Natasha Madison book, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity!
Brandon is November's step-brother. Its not necessary to know all the backstory with November to enjoy Brandon's book; just know that he is connected to the 'world' via November and her dad, Mike. Brandon runs the strip club his step dad used to own. November helps with the books and they notice a discrepancy. Aurora is super down on her luck. Her parents died, leaving her to raise her teenage sister. Her teenage sister decided to rebel and got caught with a LOT of drugs. It took every penny Aurora had to get a lawyer. She walks into the club to get a job and BOOM. Brandon is in love. He hires her as his assistant and immediately begins to realize how down on her luck Aurora is.
I love the damsel in distress trope. Aurora was in college and doing fine until she was suddenly in charge of a teenager with a criminal record and no money. She is trying to get by, but life is tough. Brandon never believed in the boom until Aurora, but once he meets her, that is it. Damsel in distress, insta-love, and a dash of danger=happy Book Disciple!! I also loved that Cassie's story (Aurora's sister) is a bit of a mirror for Brandon's story when he was her age. Very well done!
As a fan of insta-love and Aurora Rose Reynolds, Until Brandon gets 2 thumbs up and a stamp of approval from me! Also, I'm thrilled I have added another new to me author to love in Natasha Madison!
POV: dual 1st
Tears: no
Trope: damsel in distress, insta-love
Triggers: none
Series/Standalone: stand alone
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
Protecting Alabama by Susan Stoker, Claimed by Alexa Riley, Cowboy Up by Harper Sloan...then you will probably like Until Brandon!
Until Brandon
April 4, 2018
I really enjoyed this one. Storyline is great. It's insta, sweet, catchy, has some danger mixed in. And I loved Brandon. Hes sexy, loyal, supportive, loving, possessive... I could go on. Sheesh I need 'Brandon' in my life. Lol
April 8, 2018
Short read with great epilogues. The only thing I didn't like was the author's several mistakes in H calling Niko "uncle." He was H's brother in law's brothers…
July 16, 2018
Boom!
I’m a big fan of the Until series, and I’m an even bigger fan of Natasha Madison, so picking up this book was a no brainer. I was expecting light, fluffy and sexy with side of unrealism and possessive alpha male, and that’s what I got – pure romantic escapism!
Brandon is the son of Kat, who married November’s Dad, Mike in Second Chance Holiday. Introduced as a moody teen, he is now all grown up, hot as hell, and managing the family’s gentleman’s club. He interviewing for a new employee when Aurora walks into the room and just like that, Brandon experiences the boom!
Aurora is in a desperate situation, caring for her younger sister following the death of their parents, she needs a job. But she gets a whole lot more than she bargained for when she meets Brandon.
Like the rest of the boys in this series, when Brandon meets the one, he knows it instantly, and he has no intention of staying away. Of course he doesn’t freak her out with huge declarations immediately, but he’s calling her “babe”, being all possessive and acting like a total alpha-in-love from the first moment. So it’s a matter of suspending real life for a bit and just enjoying the pure entertainment value of the story.
There’s a lot that goes on in this book, and rather than feeling like a novella, it has the feeling of a full-length book in fast forward. Storylines that I wish were explored more, instead just feel like they’re rushed and I had to wonder why they were included in the story when they couldn’t be explored in proper detail. And the love story is SUPER fast moving .
But I did enjoy this book. It’s a really quick read and a sweet happy ending for these two characters.
3 stars.
I’m a big fan of the Until series, and I’m an even bigger fan of Natasha Madison, so picking up this book was a no brainer. I was expecting light, fluffy and sexy with side of unrealism and possessive alpha male, and that’s what I got – pure romantic escapism!
Brandon is the son of Kat, who married November’s Dad, Mike in Second Chance Holiday. Introduced as a moody teen, he is now all grown up, hot as hell, and managing the family’s gentleman’s club. He interviewing for a new employee when Aurora walks into the room and just like that, Brandon experiences the boom!
If I thought I was a goner just by looking at her, the minute her eyes meet mine…I see it. I feel it. Mine. I don’t know how I know, but fuck, I’ve heard my family all discuss the boom. Every single one of them succumbing to this boom. At first, I didn’t think I would get it, but no? Now, I fucking see it.
Aurora is in a desperate situation, caring for her younger sister following the death of their parents, she needs a job. But she gets a whole lot more than she bargained for when she meets Brandon.
Like the rest of the boys in this series, when Brandon meets the one, he knows it instantly, and he has no intention of staying away. Of course he doesn’t freak her out with huge declarations immediately, but he’s calling her “babe”, being all possessive and acting like a total alpha-in-love from the first moment. So it’s a matter of suspending real life for a bit and just enjoying the pure entertainment value of the story.
“What do you want to know?” she asks me, looking at me. My other hand reaches out to hold her face, rubbing my thumb across her cheek.
“Everything,” I tell her softly. “I want to know everything.”
There’s a lot that goes on in this book, and rather than feeling like a novella, it has the feeling of a full-length book in fast forward. Storylines that I wish were explored more, instead just feel like they’re rushed and I had to wonder why they were included in the story when they couldn’t be explored in proper detail. And the love story is SUPER fast moving .
But I did enjoy this book. It’s a really quick read and a sweet happy ending for these two characters.
3 stars.
March 24, 2018
I loved this story so much! Since reading Mike's story, who's November's dad who finds his happily ever after with Brandon's mom, Kathleen, in Second Chance Holiday by Aurora Rose Reynolds, I've been hoping we would get his story for a long time and I've finally gotten my wish! Natasha Madison did it 100% justice :)
I loved Brandon being a total alpha and determination in not only taking care of his woman, Aurora, which by the way, love her name because it reminds me of "Sleeping Beauty", but also her teenage sister (who's 16 years old) Cassie, who has given Aurora a hard time, getting into trouble and with the wrong people ever since their parents died 2 years ago... that's the main reason why Aurora decides to go apply for a job at the strip club (Brandon & November, who are step-siblings manage), even though she has zero experience in that, she didn't care, she needed a job to maintain a roof on her and her sister's head and some food in their bellies (they were going through hard times due to Cassie's rebellion...just read this story and you'll find out but trust me, Cassie is a good girl who's going through a phase; who hasn't?) but I bet Aurora didn't expect a job interview turning into a forever with who would be the love her of life and the man that protected her and her sister when they needed it the most... like I said, Cassie's past actions come with dire consequences.
The moment that Brandon saw Aurora, his heart beat like never before, it almost burst out of his chest and instantly he knew she was "the one" for him, his BOOM :)
And he's been around the Mayson clan a very long time, so of course their "unique" alpha tendencies when they meet "the one" was going to rub off on him ;) When these two finally hit the steamy scenes, whew, the bed sheets were drenched in sweat and their bodies were on fire...
Loved seeing everyone from the Until Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds there, like Asher with his November and their four little girls, the fifth was not there, yet ;), and Mike with his Kathleen and their little boy, well all the Mayson's; it was still a growing family ;) This story was in the stages where the Mayson boys were still young and reproducing their offspring, the new generation of Maysons, which we get to read in the Until Him/Until Her Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds :)
I just got to say it once again, that Brandon was pure alpha and took care of what's his and he learned that by seeing his stepdad, Mike treat his mom, Kathleen and how the Mayson men treated their women :) He learned from the best. I also loved that he was part of their family, being the best uncle for his nieces :)
Loved seeing everyone from the Until Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds there, like Asher with his November and their four little girls, the fifth was not there, yet ;), and Mike with his Kathleen and their little boy, well all the Mayson's; it was still a growing family ;) This story was in the stages where the Mayson boys were still young and reproducing their offspring, the new generation of Maysons, which we get to read in the Until Him/Until Her Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds :)
We also get to see Kenton and Uncle Joe... Hope one day he gets his own story :) Kenton was also involved in helping Brandon as well as Mike, Nico well all the Mayson men, into protecting Aurora and her sister, Cassie... even though there's some twists I wasn't expecting when it came to Cassie but you'll read about it when this story goes live in April 3rd.
I was glad that the troubles that were going on in the story were minor and at the end, everything was resolved and nobody got hurt because there was one suspenseful scene that had me on the edge of my bed, but phew, luckily everything went alright, and Brandon didn't have to kill Kenton... can't give you spoilers, so go read this when it's out, you won't regret it :)
I loved the chemistry that Brandon and Aurora had as a couple <3 but also loved the bond that Brandon and Cassie were forming, like they were siblings :) They had some funny as hell scenes together too, ha.
Thank you, Natasha Madison for giving us an amazing double epilogue, years into their future... All I can say is that Brandon is in Asher's same situation when it comes to his offspring ;) and already the gray hairs and stress were approaching, ha ha, loved those final pages :)
This was another great addition to Aurora Rose Reynolds's Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World and can't wait for it to be released in April 3rd, so everyone can read it and enjoy Brandon's story as much as I have :)<3
I loved Brandon being a total alpha and determination in not only taking care of his woman, Aurora, which by the way, love her name because it reminds me of "Sleeping Beauty", but also her teenage sister (who's 16 years old) Cassie, who has given Aurora a hard time, getting into trouble and with the wrong people ever since their parents died 2 years ago... that's the main reason why Aurora decides to go apply for a job at the strip club (Brandon & November, who are step-siblings manage), even though she has zero experience in that, she didn't care, she needed a job to maintain a roof on her and her sister's head and some food in their bellies (they were going through hard times due to Cassie's rebellion...just read this story and you'll find out but trust me, Cassie is a good girl who's going through a phase; who hasn't?) but I bet Aurora didn't expect a job interview turning into a forever with who would be the love her of life and the man that protected her and her sister when they needed it the most... like I said, Cassie's past actions come with dire consequences.
The moment that Brandon saw Aurora, his heart beat like never before, it almost burst out of his chest and instantly he knew she was "the one" for him, his BOOM :)
And he's been around the Mayson clan a very long time, so of course their "unique" alpha tendencies when they meet "the one" was going to rub off on him ;) When these two finally hit the steamy scenes, whew, the bed sheets were drenched in sweat and their bodies were on fire...
Loved seeing everyone from the Until Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds there, like Asher with his November and their four little girls, the fifth was not there, yet ;), and Mike with his Kathleen and their little boy, well all the Mayson's; it was still a growing family ;) This story was in the stages where the Mayson boys were still young and reproducing their offspring, the new generation of Maysons, which we get to read in the Until Him/Until Her Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds :)
I just got to say it once again, that Brandon was pure alpha and took care of what's his and he learned that by seeing his stepdad, Mike treat his mom, Kathleen and how the Mayson men treated their women :) He learned from the best. I also loved that he was part of their family, being the best uncle for his nieces :)
Loved seeing everyone from the Until Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds there, like Asher with his November and their four little girls, the fifth was not there, yet ;), and Mike with his Kathleen and their little boy, well all the Mayson's; it was still a growing family ;) This story was in the stages where the Mayson boys were still young and reproducing their offspring, the new generation of Maysons, which we get to read in the Until Him/Until Her Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds :)
We also get to see Kenton and Uncle Joe... Hope one day he gets his own story :) Kenton was also involved in helping Brandon as well as Mike, Nico well all the Mayson men, into protecting Aurora and her sister, Cassie... even though there's some twists I wasn't expecting when it came to Cassie but you'll read about it when this story goes live in April 3rd.
I was glad that the troubles that were going on in the story were minor and at the end, everything was resolved and nobody got hurt because there was one suspenseful scene that had me on the edge of my bed, but phew, luckily everything went alright, and Brandon didn't have to kill Kenton... can't give you spoilers, so go read this when it's out, you won't regret it :)
I loved the chemistry that Brandon and Aurora had as a couple <3 but also loved the bond that Brandon and Cassie were forming, like they were siblings :) They had some funny as hell scenes together too, ha.
Thank you, Natasha Madison for giving us an amazing double epilogue, years into their future... All I can say is that Brandon is in Asher's same situation when it comes to his offspring ;) and already the gray hairs and stress were approaching, ha ha, loved those final pages :)
This was another great addition to Aurora Rose Reynolds's Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World and can't wait for it to be released in April 3rd, so everyone can read it and enjoy Brandon's story as much as I have :)<3
April 4, 2018
I felt that the romance was really underdeveloped and the love scenes too rushed but the two epilogues were fantastic.
January 22, 2020
3 Aurora and Brandon Stars
I was really curious to read this as the 'Until' and the 'Until Him/ Her' series' are firm favourites of mine. Until November , which started it all , Until November , is one of my 'go - to' re reads and I love it a little more each time. I discovered that several authors have written books set in and around the series Aurora Rose Reynolds' created. I picked this one up first but have discovered several more which I will definitely be reading.
Brandon is very alpha. He swoops in and saves Aurora and her younger sister Cassie when things are looking vey bleak for them. I am fully embracing my Cinderella complex at the moment...I need a break from dark and angst ridden reads for a little while. I want books where the Hero is all about the heroine and things end with glorious HEA's .
This was a quick and enjoyable read. It was 3 stars because I enjoyed it but I felt there could have been a bit more character development. It was hot and the story kept my interest plus I really liked the characters.
HEA? Yes - Lovely.
Cheating? No
I was really curious to read this as the 'Until' and the 'Until Him/ Her' series' are firm favourites of mine. Until November , which started it all , Until November , is one of my 'go - to' re reads and I love it a little more each time. I discovered that several authors have written books set in and around the series Aurora Rose Reynolds' created. I picked this one up first but have discovered several more which I will definitely be reading.
Brandon is very alpha. He swoops in and saves Aurora and her younger sister Cassie when things are looking vey bleak for them. I am fully embracing my Cinderella complex at the moment...I need a break from dark and angst ridden reads for a little while. I want books where the Hero is all about the heroine and things end with glorious HEA's .
This was a quick and enjoyable read. It was 3 stars because I enjoyed it but I felt there could have been a bit more character development. It was hot and the story kept my interest plus I really liked the characters.
HEA? Yes - Lovely.
Cheating? No
April 13, 2018
So this is the only author of this kindle world that I had read before. I’m a fan.
It was good but like all the other novellas, I wish it was longer.
But compared to some, I thought it was the right amount of events happening. In some, it was almost like there were multiple climaxes (not sexually speaking...) and it was too much for such a small amount of pages. But this one got it right.
It was good but like all the other novellas, I wish it was longer.
But compared to some, I thought it was the right amount of events happening. In some, it was almost like there were multiple climaxes (not sexually speaking...) and it was too much for such a small amount of pages. But this one got it right.
April 3, 2018
I'm a huge fan of the Happily Ever Alphas series. Love the Heroes. I love that they are all in right off the bat. Great read.
March 21, 2018
We first meet Brandon in Second Chance Holiday, when his mom, Kathleen, and Mike get their happy ending. I loved November’s dad and how he treated Brandon as his own son and then letting him run his club years later. I was excited to see Brandon find his Boom. This story pulled me in from the start. Brandon had definitely been around the Mayson men because he is a hot, bossy Alpha. Aurora is a strong, independent woman, though she cannot deny him once he feels the Boom and goes all sexy Alpha on her. I really enjoyed seeing their story play out and get their happy ending. I loved seeing his folks and all the Mayson once again. That last epilogue had me laughing. He’s too funny! I am honestly surprised the Mayson men have not done the same with their daughters. I loved it! I read it cover to cover in one sitting. I did not want their story to end and could have kept reading more. This story compliments Aurora’s Until Series world.
ARC in exchange for an honest review.
ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 1, 2025
This was a quick, insta-love novella. It's probably the fastest insta-love I've ever read, lol. I don't normally like novellas, but this one worked for me, probably because I love Natasha Madison and her alphas.
I loved how Brandon jumped right in and helped them. A lot of it was completely unrealistic, lol, but it had a good family dynamic and HEA.
I loved how Brandon jumped right in and helped them. A lot of it was completely unrealistic, lol, but it had a good family dynamic and HEA.
April 3, 2018
Boom
This book was so swoony!! I loved Brandon and Aurora! Another absolute must read in Aurora Rose Reynolds' kindle world!
This book was so swoony!! I loved Brandon and Aurora! Another absolute must read in Aurora Rose Reynolds' kindle world!
May 7, 2018
This was all the ridiculousness of the Until series - on steroids. It didn’t have an iota of reality, but I guess that’s what I get for reading fiction.
April 6, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
4.5 stars. I love the flow and feel of this one. It felt like it fit so perfectly in the Until series. Brandon was all the things I gobble up in these stories.
4.5 stars. I love the flow and feel of this one. It felt like it fit so perfectly in the Until series. Brandon was all the things I gobble up in these stories.
April 2, 2018
*I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review*
“Then she walked into my office and my world tilted, my heart finally started beating with a purpose, and that purpose was her.” —- Brandon
Another 5 star story by Natasha! I loved this book from the very beginning. I adored Brandon. He was the perfect hero.. gorgeous, alpha, sexy, successful, sweet, caring and absolutely gone for his “boom”. Aurora (loved the name) was the perfect heroine.. sweet, beautiful, quiet, hard working, mature and had the biggest heart. I loved Cassie too.. she was spunky and fun!! The three of the main characters together made for an awesome short story.. and how can I forget all the cameos of Aurora Rose Reynolds characters.. Kenton, Nico, Asher, Mike, November and Kathleen! The double epilogue at the end was the cherry on top! I devoured this book and was so sad when it was over. I can’t wait to read it again!
“Then she walked into my office and my world tilted, my heart finally started beating with a purpose, and that purpose was her.” —- Brandon
Another 5 star story by Natasha! I loved this book from the very beginning. I adored Brandon. He was the perfect hero.. gorgeous, alpha, sexy, successful, sweet, caring and absolutely gone for his “boom”. Aurora (loved the name) was the perfect heroine.. sweet, beautiful, quiet, hard working, mature and had the biggest heart. I loved Cassie too.. she was spunky and fun!! The three of the main characters together made for an awesome short story.. and how can I forget all the cameos of Aurora Rose Reynolds characters.. Kenton, Nico, Asher, Mike, November and Kathleen! The double epilogue at the end was the cherry on top! I devoured this book and was so sad when it was over. I can’t wait to read it again!
April 9, 2018
Not my favorite for several reasons.....
I'm a HUGE fan of the Until Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds so I've been happily devouring all of the novellas for Happily Ever Alpha. This story was a miss for me. For one thing, it's a pet peeve of mine when authors don't use abbreviation when their characters are conversing. It makes me feel like I'm reading robot dialogue. And there were several inconsistencies in this story. First of all, if Aurora is so poor that she can only afford Kraft dinner and a one room apartment, and sharing clothes with her sister, why does she have Netflix?
Second, first Aurora said her sister was 14, then it jumps to 16? She tells Brandon that's she is way past 21 but then reveals she's only 5 years older than her sister. So is she 19 or is she 21?
Third, when Brandon hires her and tells her she's his office assistant she tells him she's not sure if she can work a computer? How does someone who was in college studying to be a psychologist not know how to use a computer? THEN miraculously Brandon walks in to find her hands flying over the keyboard as she sorts and color codes emails!
In chapter one Brandon says November and Asher have 5 kids. At the barbecue they attend, he says it's 4. It annoyed me that the author let a detail about the original characters in the Until Series slip through the cracks.
And last, I've read Kenton's book. I found it totally unbelievable that he would allow Cassie to help law enforcement and keep it from Brandon and Aurora, especially since she's a minor. There were plenty of spelling and grammatical errors too but the missed details annoyed me more. I feel like it was a good effort but not worthy of being part of the series.
I'm a HUGE fan of the Until Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds so I've been happily devouring all of the novellas for Happily Ever Alpha. This story was a miss for me. For one thing, it's a pet peeve of mine when authors don't use abbreviation when their characters are conversing. It makes me feel like I'm reading robot dialogue. And there were several inconsistencies in this story. First of all, if Aurora is so poor that she can only afford Kraft dinner and a one room apartment, and sharing clothes with her sister, why does she have Netflix?
Second, first Aurora said her sister was 14, then it jumps to 16? She tells Brandon that's she is way past 21 but then reveals she's only 5 years older than her sister. So is she 19 or is she 21?
Third, when Brandon hires her and tells her she's his office assistant she tells him she's not sure if she can work a computer? How does someone who was in college studying to be a psychologist not know how to use a computer? THEN miraculously Brandon walks in to find her hands flying over the keyboard as she sorts and color codes emails!
In chapter one Brandon says November and Asher have 5 kids. At the barbecue they attend, he says it's 4. It annoyed me that the author let a detail about the original characters in the Until Series slip through the cracks.
And last, I've read Kenton's book. I found it totally unbelievable that he would allow Cassie to help law enforcement and keep it from Brandon and Aurora, especially since she's a minor. There were plenty of spelling and grammatical errors too but the missed details annoyed me more. I feel like it was a good effort but not worthy of being part of the series.
December 15, 2023
I love Aurora Rose Reynolds and these Happily Ever Alpha novellas by other authors are bits of sweetness. I liked Until Brandon, it's about November's stepbrother (Big Mike's stepson).
The only neg was the very fast drama part that was too ridiculous to be believed and added nothing to the story. I think $1.99 was too much for such a short story but it wasn't available in KU.
The only neg was the very fast drama part that was too ridiculous to be believed and added nothing to the story. I think $1.99 was too much for such a short story but it wasn't available in KU.
April 4, 2018
I was so excited to see this one!
I remembered Brandon from Big Mike’s novella, where he and Brandon’s mom got their second chance. I’ve often wondered whatever happened to him, seeing as he was quite the trouble maker while his mom was seeing Mike. That was, until Mike started giving him the structure, and respect that his own father wasn’t, and let him hang out at the club and take on some of the business. It was a gentleman’s club, so I could understand his mom’s hesitation, but when the Mayson crew took them under their wing as honorary little brother, I just knew he’d be just as awesome as the rest of them. SO, getting his story now that he’s older and now running the club? Well…. I squealed like the fangirl I am of the Until series, and now their spin-off’s.
In this one... he meets Aurora, who's trying to stay afloat while taking care of her sister, who reminds me a lot of Brandon when he was younger. Getting in a little bit of trouble, Aurora used all the money they had to keep her sister out of it. She was facing some pretty big charges, and while the sisters attitude did suck, I could understand her being angry and just, acting out. She was a good kid, just fell into the wrong crowd, and now they were both suffering because of it.
A crappy apartment, no food, no money... it was tough on Aurora, so she went to look for a job, at Brandon's club.
Brandon knew she was his BOOM right away, and wastes no time making her and her sisters lives better. He reminded me a little bit of Asher and a little of Trever... and btw, we get to see all the Mayson's in this one, so BONUS!
The only thing I didn't like, was at one point, Cassie, who is Aurora's sister sneaks out to do a job with the DA, and it's secret, she calls Kenton to help.... Now, the DA will not use a minor without the consent of their parent or guardian. They just can't. Especially in such a dangerous situation... It just wouldn't happen that way, and I hate it was handled that way. I get that Cassie was mature or whatever, but she was 16... I dunno, that part bothered me.
BUT, whatever, I loved everything else about this story and I absolutely adored Brandon and his feelings for his girls. Awesome addition to the series', I cannot wait to read more!
I remembered Brandon from Big Mike’s novella, where he and Brandon’s mom got their second chance. I’ve often wondered whatever happened to him, seeing as he was quite the trouble maker while his mom was seeing Mike. That was, until Mike started giving him the structure, and respect that his own father wasn’t, and let him hang out at the club and take on some of the business. It was a gentleman’s club, so I could understand his mom’s hesitation, but when the Mayson crew took them under their wing as honorary little brother, I just knew he’d be just as awesome as the rest of them. SO, getting his story now that he’s older and now running the club? Well…. I squealed like the fangirl I am of the Until series, and now their spin-off’s.
In this one... he meets Aurora, who's trying to stay afloat while taking care of her sister, who reminds me a lot of Brandon when he was younger. Getting in a little bit of trouble, Aurora used all the money they had to keep her sister out of it. She was facing some pretty big charges, and while the sisters attitude did suck, I could understand her being angry and just, acting out. She was a good kid, just fell into the wrong crowd, and now they were both suffering because of it.
A crappy apartment, no food, no money... it was tough on Aurora, so she went to look for a job, at Brandon's club.
Brandon knew she was his BOOM right away, and wastes no time making her and her sisters lives better. He reminded me a little bit of Asher and a little of Trever... and btw, we get to see all the Mayson's in this one, so BONUS!
The only thing I didn't like, was at one point, Cassie, who is Aurora's sister sneaks out to do a job with the DA, and it's secret, she calls Kenton to help.... Now, the DA will not use a minor without the consent of their parent or guardian. They just can't. Especially in such a dangerous situation... It just wouldn't happen that way, and I hate it was handled that way. I get that Cassie was mature or whatever, but she was 16... I dunno, that part bothered me.
BUT, whatever, I loved everything else about this story and I absolutely adored Brandon and his feelings for his girls. Awesome addition to the series', I cannot wait to read more!
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