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Rise of the Alpha #3
Alpha Redeemed
Darkness consumes everything around it, but it’s only the faintest of light that could shatter everything.
Lucian Blackcrown wants the Pack Master role. He deserves it more so than his older brother, Killian. Now that Killian is the Alpha to another pack, this should leave doors wide open for Lucian, but things are not always that simple. Lucian would have killed his brother in order to obtain the Pack Master role, once upon a time. He had every intention of doing so, until he met Sarah Golden.
There’s a darkness living inside Lucian that he longs to understand. This darkness though, it could split Lucian and Sarah apart, for good, if he’s not careful. As Alpha, he is the one on top, and runs with rules and discipline. But behind closed doors, Lucian longs to bend the knee to his fated mate and submit to her, wickedness and all.
Sarah Golden knows all too well the power of forgiveness, but compassion and respect are earned, not something that is given freely. After witnessing the downfall of the Blackcrown pack and the man behind it all, there is no way she could allow Lucian to claim her as his mate. With a surprising turn of fate, Sarah finds herself in a position of power she never expected.
Lucian will fight like hell to earn back Sarah’s trust, her love, and above all else, his fated mate, but will Sarah be able to forgive Lucian and accept the new life she’s been offered?
Lucian Blackcrown wants the Pack Master role. He deserves it more so than his older brother, Killian. Now that Killian is the Alpha to another pack, this should leave doors wide open for Lucian, but things are not always that simple. Lucian would have killed his brother in order to obtain the Pack Master role, once upon a time. He had every intention of doing so, until he met Sarah Golden.
There’s a darkness living inside Lucian that he longs to understand. This darkness though, it could split Lucian and Sarah apart, for good, if he’s not careful. As Alpha, he is the one on top, and runs with rules and discipline. But behind closed doors, Lucian longs to bend the knee to his fated mate and submit to her, wickedness and all.
Sarah Golden knows all too well the power of forgiveness, but compassion and respect are earned, not something that is given freely. After witnessing the downfall of the Blackcrown pack and the man behind it all, there is no way she could allow Lucian to claim her as his mate. With a surprising turn of fate, Sarah finds herself in a position of power she never expected.
Lucian will fight like hell to earn back Sarah’s trust, her love, and above all else, his fated mate, but will Sarah be able to forgive Lucian and accept the new life she’s been offered?
440 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2021
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Julie Morgan
75 books733 followersHailing from Burleson, Texas and growing up in the country with big tractors and bon fire parties, I would day dream about far off lands, hoping to one day get inside their worlds.
Always having a love of books and paranormal stories, I finally took the leap to begin writing with encouragement from my husband. Having worked in IT my entire career and finding my way to Central Florida, I spend free time writing new stories, putting together puzzles with my daughter or reading her children's stories.
We are involved in Autism research and Autism awareness. To find out more how you can help, check out http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Always having a love of books and paranormal stories, I finally took the leap to begin writing with encouragement from my husband. Having worked in IT my entire career and finding my way to Central Florida, I spend free time writing new stories, putting together puzzles with my daughter or reading her children's stories.
We are involved in Autism research and Autism awareness. To find out more how you can help, check out http://www.autismspeaks.org/
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December 22, 2021
DNF -- No Warnings Given for Offensive Material
Lucian Blackcrown and Sarah Golden have things to work out before she decides whether she will become Lucian’s mate. There’s a darkness inside of Lucian. Will she decide to join him there?
Because I found that there is BDSM and kink involved in this book, whether "light" or not, I was not willing to continue reading. I was blindsided by this inclusion or I would not have accepted the book for review. The blurb sounded good but I’m tired of kink being inserted in books like it’s no big deal. It’s offensive to me, causes a bad visceral reaction, and I see no point in putting myself through trying to skip over the nasty stuff. It would not be an enjoyable read for me.
I ask authors to please warn about this stuff. Other so-called triggers are all waved around like red flags, yet it’s rare to see warnings of BDSM and kink which upset, disgust, and offend me. Warn me next time and I will make sure not to take the ARC for review.
Lucian Blackcrown and Sarah Golden have things to work out before she decides whether she will become Lucian’s mate. There’s a darkness inside of Lucian. Will she decide to join him there?
Because I found that there is BDSM and kink involved in this book, whether "light" or not, I was not willing to continue reading. I was blindsided by this inclusion or I would not have accepted the book for review. The blurb sounded good but I’m tired of kink being inserted in books like it’s no big deal. It’s offensive to me, causes a bad visceral reaction, and I see no point in putting myself through trying to skip over the nasty stuff. It would not be an enjoyable read for me.
I ask authors to please warn about this stuff. Other so-called triggers are all waved around like red flags, yet it’s rare to see warnings of BDSM and kink which upset, disgust, and offend me. Warn me next time and I will make sure not to take the ARC for review.
September 23, 2022
Killian and Lucian take their father's body back to the Blackthorn pack. Killian, now Pack Master of the Golden pack has no desire to acquire this one.
When Lucian traveled to the Golden territory for his brother's wedding and subsequent Alpha ceremony, he was very much like his father. The members of his pack feared him and were sure he would keep the status quo once his father was gone. Now Lucian not only has to face the pack with what he's done, he has to convince them he's changed and there will be no more fights or intimidation.
He also has to come to terms with the darkness within him and win back his mate. Sarah, Killian's sister-in-law has turned her back on her mate on learning Lucian had killed his father. It didn't matter that he did it to save them all, or did it?
Killian and a very pregnant Cordelia travel to Lucian's Alpha ceremony, only for her to go into labor. Sarah had chosen not to accompany them so now Lucian has to get her there for her sister.
With the birth of his nephew, Lucian has some time to win back his mate. If only he can get her to listen to him.
Sarah is conflicted, she knows that Lucian did what he had to do to protect her family and pack, but she still can't reconcile that. She also knows that it's dangerous to reject her mate. The pull is very strong, and she can't deny she loves him. The question is can she accept all of him?
There are plenty of ups and downs as well as sizzling scenes in this book, along with some very telling revelations as this series winds to its conclusion.
When Lucian traveled to the Golden territory for his brother's wedding and subsequent Alpha ceremony, he was very much like his father. The members of his pack feared him and were sure he would keep the status quo once his father was gone. Now Lucian not only has to face the pack with what he's done, he has to convince them he's changed and there will be no more fights or intimidation.
He also has to come to terms with the darkness within him and win back his mate. Sarah, Killian's sister-in-law has turned her back on her mate on learning Lucian had killed his father. It didn't matter that he did it to save them all, or did it?
Killian and a very pregnant Cordelia travel to Lucian's Alpha ceremony, only for her to go into labor. Sarah had chosen not to accompany them so now Lucian has to get her there for her sister.
With the birth of his nephew, Lucian has some time to win back his mate. If only he can get her to listen to him.
Sarah is conflicted, she knows that Lucian did what he had to do to protect her family and pack, but she still can't reconcile that. She also knows that it's dangerous to reject her mate. The pull is very strong, and she can't deny she loves him. The question is can she accept all of him?
There are plenty of ups and downs as well as sizzling scenes in this book, along with some very telling revelations as this series winds to its conclusion.
December 10, 2021
Ok... so if your getting ready to read this that means you read the last book with the huge cliff hanger leaving you going what in the you know what just happened?!?!?! So if you didn't have that yet please go read book 2 first it is a must! This book is just oh.my.god. amazing! I absolutely love lucians story and how he grows as a person. You find out a lot more history about killian and Lucian in this book as well. It is a wild ride and boy will it take a turn you didn't expect but boy is it a great turn! This book is going to keep you on your toes, wanting to know what will happen next, your gonna laugh, your gonna cry but your gonna love every second of this amazing story! I could not out it down, and even though she thabk God did not leave us hanging i did want more. But a good more. Julie you knocked it out of the park with this series! I loved it! I highly recommend this series!
December 21, 2021
In order to heal, we must forgive and sometimes that is ourselves...
The final book in this series is about both Lucian and Sarah going their own journeys of discovery. Lucian is wrestling with his emotions. On one shoulder he is filled with his love for Sara and on the other shoulder he is dealing with his darkness that was all he knew growing up. One thing is crystal clear, he cannot survive without his Mate.
Sarah is trying to come to grips with Lucian's recent actions. Should she become Lucian's Queen? She also knows that Lucian is experiencing an inner struggle with his dark demons. He needs to forgive himself for past deeds. He has been lost for so long, until he met Sarah. She is the illumination he needs and desires to keep him grounded.
Their story at times was heartrending to read, but you also have the hope that they will both find the light at the end of the tunnel.
The final book in this series is about both Lucian and Sarah going their own journeys of discovery. Lucian is wrestling with his emotions. On one shoulder he is filled with his love for Sara and on the other shoulder he is dealing with his darkness that was all he knew growing up. One thing is crystal clear, he cannot survive without his Mate.
Sarah is trying to come to grips with Lucian's recent actions. Should she become Lucian's Queen? She also knows that Lucian is experiencing an inner struggle with his dark demons. He needs to forgive himself for past deeds. He has been lost for so long, until he met Sarah. She is the illumination he needs and desires to keep him grounded.
Their story at times was heartrending to read, but you also have the hope that they will both find the light at the end of the tunnel.
December 21, 2021
Lucian knows Sarah is his mate but she only sees what he was.
Lucian knew he had to stop his father when he wanted to kill his brother Killian make his pregnant wife Cordelia and her sister Sarah his wives and take over their pack. As soon as he met Sarah he realized she was his mate but she wants nothing to do with him. After his father's death Lucian is set to become the pack Alpha and Pack Master but knows he will lead in a very different matter to the violence and degradation that his father had ruled with. He needs to find a way to win over Sarah as he knows with her at his side he can achieve his aim of changing the pack in line with the pack that Killian now leads.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lucian knew he had to stop his father when he wanted to kill his brother Killian make his pregnant wife Cordelia and her sister Sarah his wives and take over their pack. As soon as he met Sarah he realized she was his mate but she wants nothing to do with him. After his father's death Lucian is set to become the pack Alpha and Pack Master but knows he will lead in a very different matter to the violence and degradation that his father had ruled with. He needs to find a way to win over Sarah as he knows with her at his side he can achieve his aim of changing the pack in line with the pack that Killian now leads.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 4, 2021
This is a Rise of the Alpha book 3 mating love story for Lucian and Sarah. I hated how hurt Lucian was and how hurt Sarah was doing to him as Lucian had to protect his brother and his mate and sister in law too. I so hurt for the poor Lucian went through and still did. I loved how strong he was and how he takes control and hopes Sarah can see him for the broken boy he was and the broken man his father made him. I loved how Sarah helps him take control of his pain and recover to become a better man. This one will have you all kinds of emotional for these two.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 30, 2021
Fantastic conclusion!
It was a fabulous conclusion to the rise of the Alpha Series Lucian and Sarah struggled through his past and discrepancies this book also reminds people very much that even the strongest person needs there one true person that they can depend on that they can be weak and vulnerable with it also shows us how self-forgiveness is truly important for us to be able to move on like Lucien had to come to terms and forgive himself for the wrongs he's done this book brought everything together and really hits you right in the feels I absolutely loved it a raving five stars if you haven't read this series it's an absolute must
It was a fabulous conclusion to the rise of the Alpha Series Lucian and Sarah struggled through his past and discrepancies this book also reminds people very much that even the strongest person needs there one true person that they can depend on that they can be weak and vulnerable with it also shows us how self-forgiveness is truly important for us to be able to move on like Lucien had to come to terms and forgive himself for the wrongs he's done this book brought everything together and really hits you right in the feels I absolutely loved it a raving five stars if you haven't read this series it's an absolute must
January 20, 2022
High praises for Alpha Redeemed
I have been following and reading Julie Morgan since her first book Fallen. It as been an incredible journey watching her grown and become a well deserved best selling author. Alpha Redeemed is a great finish to the trilogy of Ride of the Alpha. You will always get a great read with any of her stories. I laughed and cried reading this trilogy. The story line through out all three books was very well executed. If you enjoy fun, passionate and sexy reading the Rise of the Alpha -Alpha Redeemed then this is for you. So looking forward to her next book.
I have been following and reading Julie Morgan since her first book Fallen. It as been an incredible journey watching her grown and become a well deserved best selling author. Alpha Redeemed is a great finish to the trilogy of Ride of the Alpha. You will always get a great read with any of her stories. I laughed and cried reading this trilogy. The story line through out all three books was very well executed. If you enjoy fun, passionate and sexy reading the Rise of the Alpha -Alpha Redeemed then this is for you. So looking forward to her next book.
December 21, 2021
Our hero and heroine kept playing off each other's unsettled thoughts and emotions and couldn't seem to have a positive thought about tomorrow! They were both a bit immature (I thought) especially for the roles they were taking on in the book (him Alpha/Pack Master, and her possible Alpha Female). I had a hard time reading the same thoughts and emotions over and over, it's like they just couldn't get over them! But of course, all worked out in the end, so that's good. It just took a while to get there!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 14, 2022
Lucian and Sarah are meant to be together and this is their story. Being second in line means you do not have the power or control to make changes. When a position does come open for him, Sarah is right there with him, keeping him calm and strong. Loved the characters and the way it all comes together in this final book. The storyline has plenty of drama, surprises, tension, steam and more. Now that they are all released, I plan to binge read the whole series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 5, 2021
The emotional conflicts between the main characters were amazing. They were raised so totally different with one having all the love they could handle and the other trying hard to win approval and doing whatever needed to be done to get it. Right and wrong is looked at differently. It was interesting as they both figured out how to handle their behaviors and work toward a solid relationship. They also learned a lot about the BDSM world, making the story even more steamy.
November 29, 2021
Book #3 in this series focuses on Lucien and Sarah... Sarah battling with herself over yet feelings for Lucien and on whether or not to stay with him or go back home with her sister and Killian. After killing his own farther Lucien struggles with the guilt and with trying to convince Sarah to stay with him as he becomes alpha of his own pack... A great book!!
December 21, 2021
This is a great addition to the series!! Lucien and Sarah struggle to come to terms with their feelings for each other. After Lucien kills his father and becomes pack leader he just has to convince Sarah not to leave him. The breaking point is that they were raised totally different. Sarah knew all the love in the world and Lucien had to fight and scrape for approval. Will they get their HEA?
December 21, 2021
Sexy and suspenseful read!
Alpha Redeemed is an excellent spicy shifter romance to keep you warm this winter. Lucian and Sarah have amazing chemistry filled with tension in the best possible way you will not be able to put this book down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Alpha Redeemed is an excellent spicy shifter romance to keep you warm this winter. Lucian and Sarah have amazing chemistry filled with tension in the best possible way you will not be able to put this book down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 22, 2021
I love wolf Shifters. This book pulls you in from the very beginning. Lucian and Sarah's love story will touch your heart. I'm team Lucian all the way. Since this is bk 3, I need to go back and read bk 1 and 2. Totally recommend this book ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 30, 2022
This is book three in the trilogy Rise of the Alpha. It’s finished. We get to see Killian’s brother and Cordelia’s sister. They are mated, but Lucian’s battle with his demons threatens all he has. Sarah is his strength and anchor. This book will twist and turn but ultimately leave you with an amazing happily ever after.
February 12, 2023
Great Ending to a Battle of Wills Story
This entire series was great. This story was amazing in its nurture vs nature basis. How the characters respond to the different life lessons thrown at them based on their upbringing. I loved how she brought the two brothers around to realize their true natures. If you like shifters, then you definitely want to give this series a try.
This entire series was great. This story was amazing in its nurture vs nature basis. How the characters respond to the different life lessons thrown at them based on their upbringing. I loved how she brought the two brothers around to realize their true natures. If you like shifters, then you definitely want to give this series a try.
December 19, 2021
Loved the book it was great; the story was beautifully written, and the characters were intriguing. Wow I am absolutely in love with this book, once I started to read this story I was in a state of euphoria. I had to read the book again.
December 26, 2021
An enjoyable addition with romance, emotion, plot, and more that I enjoyed after I got past the unexpected kinky/triggers . I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2022
This emotional journey is filled with witty and engaging charters, heart racing twists, dangerous tests of loyalty and exciting turns. Really enjoyed this action packed, edge of your seat highly entertaining adventure.
December 22, 2021
Wonderful read how they got together and how he built the pack up to how he wants to run it. Storyline was super to follow
December 29, 2021
This is an amazing book and Julie does a great job showing the growth of all of the characters. I did not see Lucian stepping down coming at all!
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December 31, 2021
This book continues on with Sarah and Lucien and their story of self discovery and how they could fit together, if they can work through their seemingly different outlooks. Can Sarah forgive Lucien? Can Lucien voice what he needs from Sarah? If they can communicate, they might just make it.
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