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Outdoor Alphas #2
Ryder
Ryder:
Being the strong, silent type most of my life has made my life difficult. Made it hard for my father to love me, made it hard for my mother to find a reason to keep me, and made it hard for me to connect with just about anyone. Until I was sent to the group home and found my brothers. They never cared that I didn’t talk. They never cared that I was different. With them, I thought I was happy. But then Wren came into my life, and I knew from the moment I laid eyes on her she was made for me. What I didn’t expect was for her to fall for me as well, and then for her to throw me away just like the broken man I’ve always known myself to be.
Wren:
I was stuck in a job I hated, in an apartment that was too expensive, and a life that was too boring for me. The only upside was my best friend. Then she had to go to an outdoor retreat and fall in love. I was happy for her, truly, but watching her move on and away from me and my unsatisfying life only made that pull for more that much stronger. I never would have believed I could find my happily ever after at that same retreat. The seemingly broody, silent giant Ryder was a challenge I wanted to face from the moment I saw him. That’s okay, I didn’t mind digging a little to get to the gold heart lying beneath Ryder’s muscular, and let’s face it, drool-worthy chest. What I did mind was him making me fall in love with everything about him and then taking it all back and pushing me away but let’s face it. Men are idiots sometimes.
Being the strong, silent type most of my life has made my life difficult. Made it hard for my father to love me, made it hard for my mother to find a reason to keep me, and made it hard for me to connect with just about anyone. Until I was sent to the group home and found my brothers. They never cared that I didn’t talk. They never cared that I was different. With them, I thought I was happy. But then Wren came into my life, and I knew from the moment I laid eyes on her she was made for me. What I didn’t expect was for her to fall for me as well, and then for her to throw me away just like the broken man I’ve always known myself to be.
Wren:
I was stuck in a job I hated, in an apartment that was too expensive, and a life that was too boring for me. The only upside was my best friend. Then she had to go to an outdoor retreat and fall in love. I was happy for her, truly, but watching her move on and away from me and my unsatisfying life only made that pull for more that much stronger. I never would have believed I could find my happily ever after at that same retreat. The seemingly broody, silent giant Ryder was a challenge I wanted to face from the moment I saw him. That’s okay, I didn’t mind digging a little to get to the gold heart lying beneath Ryder’s muscular, and let’s face it, drool-worthy chest. What I did mind was him making me fall in love with everything about him and then taking it all back and pushing me away but let’s face it. Men are idiots sometimes.
54 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2020
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December 30, 2021
THIS .....
THIS
is what you pick when u get tired of Alexa Riley lol!!! 😝😝
✅Every book focuses on a separate couple.
✅ALL standalones
✅Dual-Virgins 💃💃🥁🥁🥳🥳🥳
✅No-cheating
✅No-intimacy with OP
✅No-triggers
✅Mild angst.
✅HEA
✅Epilogue-Married with kids.
✅Additional info- All the brothers run a camp outside the city.
✅It's a kind of tourist attraction
✅They are ALL virgins because they were abused when they were kids.
✅So, they stay away from relationships, women, ...that sort of thing.
✅These spoilers apply for whole series.
💖💖💖BOOK BOYFRIEND OVERLOADED💖💖💖
💖💖💖OTT ALPHA-S OVERLOADED
✅Every book focuses on a separate couple.
✅ALL standalones
✅Dual-Virgins 💃💃🥁🥁🥳🥳🥳
✅No-cheating
✅No-intimacy with OP
✅No-triggers
✅Mild angst.
✅HEA
✅Epilogue-Married with kids.
✅Additional info- All the brothers run a camp outside the city.
✅It's a kind of tourist attraction
✅They are ALL virgins because they were abused when they were kids.
✅So, they stay away from relationships, women, ...that sort of thing.
✅These spoilers apply for whole series.
💖💖💖BOOK BOYFRIEND OVERLOADED💖💖💖
💖💖💖OTT ALPHA-S OVERLOADED
April 19, 2021
I REALLY wanted to like this. But the hero messed it up at the end and there wasn’t enough groveling or even a real epilogue to reverse those feelings of anger and disappointment I was left with.
December 31, 2020
“You’re the most gorgeous woman I have ever seen. I don’t know how to handle that,”
Those words right there threw me head over heels for Ryder. Quiet, vulnerable, yet dirty talking when things get heated and has eyes for one woman. Dual POV, dual virgins, no OM/OW drama, verbal abuse by H's parents when he was little, epilogue is the intro to the next in the series. And what an amazing series this has been so far. I can't wait to read the next. Bravo! Another one for my top faves of the year list.
Those words right there threw me head over heels for Ryder. Quiet, vulnerable, yet dirty talking when things get heated and has eyes for one woman. Dual POV, dual virgins, no OM/OW drama, verbal abuse by H's parents when he was little, epilogue is the intro to the next in the series. And what an amazing series this has been so far. I can't wait to read the next. Bravo! Another one for my top faves of the year list.
February 24, 2021
Gosh I don’t know where this series has been hiding but damn they were good! Loved it except it didn’t have a true epilogue just a glimpse at what the next book is going to be.
Safe
Dual POV
Dual virgins
No ow/om drama
Safe
Dual POV
Dual virgins
No ow/om drama
August 24, 2022
First: I thought I was part of the target audience. After reading this, it turns out I may not be.
Second: This needed major editing…
Third: No buildup, does this happen in two days? I’m unsure. It’s a tiny book, 47 pages, so writing a rounded out story would require so many more pages. The story just seemed really forced, even for a plotline that’s just supposed to be for-fun-a-quick-read.
Fourth: Excessive swearing. I have nothing against swearing, but in this case, it didn’t seem to serve the story.
Fifth: I purchased this from an author event - the author is very nice, so this isn’t anything against her.
Second: This needed major editing…
Third: No buildup, does this happen in two days? I’m unsure. It’s a tiny book, 47 pages, so writing a rounded out story would require so many more pages. The story just seemed really forced, even for a plotline that’s just supposed to be for-fun-a-quick-read.
Fourth: Excessive swearing. I have nothing against swearing, but in this case, it didn’t seem to serve the story.
Fifth: I purchased this from an author event - the author is very nice, so this isn’t anything against her.
January 17, 2022
love this series
There is nothing better than a guy that’s willing to surrender his heart and soul to the woman of his dreams, even after life has dealt him a $h!tty hand. Except, maybe seven of them! Ryder is book two in the Outdoor Alpha series and I am in book boyfriend love. Ryder and his heartbreaking story dug straight into my heart. Wren, for her smart mouth talking exterior, is perfect for Ryder and I adored these two together.
There is nothing better than a guy that’s willing to surrender his heart and soul to the woman of his dreams, even after life has dealt him a $h!tty hand. Except, maybe seven of them! Ryder is book two in the Outdoor Alpha series and I am in book boyfriend love. Ryder and his heartbreaking story dug straight into my heart. Wren, for her smart mouth talking exterior, is perfect for Ryder and I adored these two together.
March 6, 2021
What a great book
Enjoyed reading the love story between Wren and Ryder. Oh my gosh,, the things that Ryder lived through. His mother should be ashamed,, you never dump your child for his father. Wren's family wasn't much better. Loved the descriptions of the people and the resort. Hope as each story is told that more descriptions are made. Written by Cindy :)
Enjoyed reading the love story between Wren and Ryder. Oh my gosh,, the things that Ryder lived through. His mother should be ashamed,, you never dump your child for his father. Wren's family wasn't much better. Loved the descriptions of the people and the resort. Hope as each story is told that more descriptions are made. Written by Cindy :)
September 19, 2022
Ryder & Wren
Ryder and Wren couldn’t be more perfectly matched! I love getting to revisit Colby and Maya! Love the connections and the family. Both Ryder and Wren broke my heart with their stories of their pasts. Their happily ever afters make me so happy! Short and sweet and very steamy!
Ryder and Wren couldn’t be more perfectly matched! I love getting to revisit Colby and Maya! Love the connections and the family. Both Ryder and Wren broke my heart with their stories of their pasts. Their happily ever afters make me so happy! Short and sweet and very steamy!
January 6, 2021
So Good!
Absolutely loved Ryder and Wren!! Ryder is total book boyfriend material and Wren is an outspoken heroine & both have tender hearts of gold. Great storyline! Can’t wait for the next one!
Absolutely loved Ryder and Wren!! Ryder is total book boyfriend material and Wren is an outspoken heroine & both have tender hearts of gold. Great storyline! Can’t wait for the next one!
August 15, 2023
I gave the first book the benefit of the doubt, but this second book is more of the same.
Ryder and Wren had a cute connection.
Just an average book. I'm gonna keep going in the series, mostly because all 7 novellas are only about 50 pages.
Ryder and Wren had a cute connection.
Just an average book. I'm gonna keep going in the series, mostly because all 7 novellas are only about 50 pages.
January 4, 2021
Strong and silent
Ryder is the swoony strong and silent type everyone needs in their life. Supportive, affectionate, caring, and utterly devoted.... I want a Ryder of my own!
Ryder is the swoony strong and silent type everyone needs in their life. Supportive, affectionate, caring, and utterly devoted.... I want a Ryder of my own!
January 10, 2021
Love a strong, silent, sexy Mountain Man hero?? Ryder is definitely your guy! I loved reading Ryder and Wren’s story. She is definitely the yin to his yang!
October 23, 2021
I love sweet Ryder and Wren,they're perfect for each other! Such a sweet,steamy and beautiful love story! I absolutly loved it!😍🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰
February 24, 2022
Lover Ryder!
I love the silent types! Ryder was perfectly vulnerable and just needed a vivacious woman to pull him from his sadness. Absolutely adored this one.
I love the silent types! Ryder was perfectly vulnerable and just needed a vivacious woman to pull him from his sadness. Absolutely adored this one.
February 11, 2023
Enjoyed reading this book
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