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Submission Trilogy #2
Defying the Alpha
Are two alphas too many to handle?Defiant wolf-shifter Isabella loves toying with her mate Roman. But between Isabella leading the Lycans, Roman strengthening their pack, and a darkness slowly overtaking wolves’ minds, they have rarely found time for themselves.And one of the worst problem of them all is that Alpha Kylo Marks—the most powerful alpha in the nation—wants Isabella’s and Roman’s heads.When the Moon Goddess brings Kylo and Isabella together to help stop the darkness from overtaking the werewolf species, Kylo finds himself treading on uncharted territory.Can Roman and Isabella's relationship withstand the bloodthirsty alpha? How will Isabella juggle the two enemies who are vying for her? Read Defying the Alpha, the second book in the Submission Trilogy, by Emilia Rose today!This book is considered a menage romance which includes one female with two alpha mates.
236 pages, Hardcover
Published January 13, 2021
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Emilia Rose
87 books1,299 followersWith over seventy million online story views, Emilia Rose is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy paranormal and contemporary romance. She loves writing about dirty-talking bad boys and alpha-holes. She currently lives in a small town in Connecticut USA with her husband, two cats, and cute little yellow ducklings.
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January 13, 2021
Emilia Rose does it again!! If you enjoyed the first book in the series “Submitting to the Alpha”, you will definitely enjoyed the second book “Defying the Alpha”! There’s nothing to dislike! It’s the perfect werewolf erotic romance!! I read the version on Patreon first, and when the author mentioned this the published version was going to be edited, revised and improved; I just knew that I had to reread and it did not disappoint!
In this installment, we once again meet Roman and Isabella and how their relationship have grown from the first book. Isabella is still a badass Luna and the leader of the Lycans. Roman is her Alpha, who will do anything to keep his mate safe even when she thinks that is him, who might need saving. What happens when old friend turned rival of Roman, in the name of Kylo Marks comes into their life to break havoc between the couple? What happens when Isabella’s wolf feels a connection to Kylo’s wolf? Is Roman, alpha enough to share his mate with his rival in order to not lose Isabella? Is Isabella willing to sacrifice her mate bond with Roman for this new connection that she’s feeling? With the world being surrounded by darkness and corruption they will have to come together and work together to save the werewolf world! Follow, Roman, Isabella and Kylo in this new journey and you will not regret it! Emilia Rose, turns this erotic romance into a menage in really tasteful way that will leave you wanting more! The smut is perfection!!
In this installment, we once again meet Roman and Isabella and how their relationship have grown from the first book. Isabella is still a badass Luna and the leader of the Lycans. Roman is her Alpha, who will do anything to keep his mate safe even when she thinks that is him, who might need saving. What happens when old friend turned rival of Roman, in the name of Kylo Marks comes into their life to break havoc between the couple? What happens when Isabella’s wolf feels a connection to Kylo’s wolf? Is Roman, alpha enough to share his mate with his rival in order to not lose Isabella? Is Isabella willing to sacrifice her mate bond with Roman for this new connection that she’s feeling? With the world being surrounded by darkness and corruption they will have to come together and work together to save the werewolf world! Follow, Roman, Isabella and Kylo in this new journey and you will not regret it! Emilia Rose, turns this erotic romance into a menage in really tasteful way that will leave you wanting more! The smut is perfection!!
January 26, 2021
I didn't expect Roman would be this mature. He's surprising me! Seeing him in the first book so dominant and possessive especially if about Isabella, who knew he would be into share?
The idea of Isabella has two mates is really interesting. That's what make me more curious about this sequel. Kylo comes as an arrogant Alpha turns out he is a better Alpha in any form is a huge deal. We do know how Roman intends to be the best, to be the top of the top, yet he can accept him despite of their bitter past. Maybe because Roman understand how important Divine Wolves are. Anyway, I'm happy to see Roman and Kylo rebuild their relationship. And their smut?? OMG.. SO HOTTT!!
And my baby Isabella, my brave girl, my strongest queen, amaze me more in this book. I'm not sure whether I'm happy or not seeing her relationship with Vanessa because I really hate her in the first book. But I hope it will be good for the future to fight against Dolus. She becomes a good Lycan, right?
I can't wait to read the third book!!
Thanks for the ARC, I appreciated it so much.
The idea of Isabella has two mates is really interesting. That's what make me more curious about this sequel. Kylo comes as an arrogant Alpha turns out he is a better Alpha in any form is a huge deal. We do know how Roman intends to be the best, to be the top of the top, yet he can accept him despite of their bitter past. Maybe because Roman understand how important Divine Wolves are. Anyway, I'm happy to see Roman and Kylo rebuild their relationship. And their smut?? OMG.. SO HOTTT!!
And my baby Isabella, my brave girl, my strongest queen, amaze me more in this book. I'm not sure whether I'm happy or not seeing her relationship with Vanessa because I really hate her in the first book. But I hope it will be good for the future to fight against Dolus. She becomes a good Lycan, right?
I can't wait to read the third book!!
Thanks for the ARC, I appreciated it so much.
January 21, 2021
Ah Roman, you are like many alpha's I have read about. You just didn't fess up to being a man-whore prior to your 18th birthday when you found out Isabella was your fated mate. Your past actions catch up with you and almost cause a significant break and maybe still will if Scarlett gets her way. Plus your voyeuristic ways - is it a turn on or a turn off for Isabella, your Luna? Should a Luna be seen that way by another unmated wolf? Vanessa still squirming her way into Roman's sights but is it really about Roman?
Isabella is trying to lead the Lycans but met with challenges, including her dominating mate. Will another wolf catch her eye to relieve the stress of life with Roman?
Plenty of HOT AF scenes and an ending that now has me on edge while waiting for book 3.
Isabella is trying to lead the Lycans but met with challenges, including her dominating mate. Will another wolf catch her eye to relieve the stress of life with Roman?
Plenty of HOT AF scenes and an ending that now has me on edge while waiting for book 3.
February 5, 2021
I need the next one
I love it I need the next one to come out so bad already. It’s amazing. Erotic and beautiful. I’m ready
I love it I need the next one to come out so bad already. It’s amazing. Erotic and beautiful. I’m ready
December 22, 2025
No better, no worse than the first…
September 12, 2021
It wasn't a terrible book. the end did make me cry because it was a decent cliffhanger but the fact that a second mate was introduced later in the book instead of the beginning is a bit weird considering it's not 100% needed for character development. The plot was okay at best. Character development really wasn't there. It was constant sex scenes which I love smut for books but it felt repetitive when scenes are the same. The fact that Vanessa likes Isabella is fine but for Isabella to say she made her life hell without ever explaining how besides that Vanessa only ever flirted with Roman prior to even knowing Isabella and Roman were mates is reasonable. Then to suddenly become best friends after she became Luna and was the leader of the Lycans. To go from hating someone to being best friends rarely happens and if it does, it doesn't happen as instantly as the book makes it seem.
Then to add Kylo into the mix because Isabella is his mate from thousands of years ago since they're the divine warriors. When Roman was already a jealous possessive alpha. And Roman completely switching his tune to be more accepting and actually maturing. In the matter of weeks. Knowing that your Luna and mate wants to sleep with another wolf who was unmated. Especially when they hated each other prior to this, and suddenly he's completely fine with having threesomes with his ex best friend and his now mate. Roman did have some character development with wanting to make it work with Kylo but it just seemed rushed and sloppy thinking back on it. One conversation with him and suddenly he's okay with Kylo watching Isabella and him in the bedroom. And it just quickly evolved from there to wanting him as a third in the bedroom but really only in the bedroom. Roman and Isabella only seem to act as mates when they're having sex and the same applies for Isabella and Kylo. Sure Isabella worries when Roman might be in danger, but there's never those small gestures of love and caring towards each other that you would expect from mates who love each other.
I would still read the third and final book in the series but if there's no actual development and only sex scenes again, I'll be disappointed. Smut can be written amazingly when having a solid plot prior to sex scenes added to the book.
Then to add Kylo into the mix because Isabella is his mate from thousands of years ago since they're the divine warriors. When Roman was already a jealous possessive alpha. And Roman completely switching his tune to be more accepting and actually maturing. In the matter of weeks. Knowing that your Luna and mate wants to sleep with another wolf who was unmated. Especially when they hated each other prior to this, and suddenly he's completely fine with having threesomes with his ex best friend and his now mate. Roman did have some character development with wanting to make it work with Kylo but it just seemed rushed and sloppy thinking back on it. One conversation with him and suddenly he's okay with Kylo watching Isabella and him in the bedroom. And it just quickly evolved from there to wanting him as a third in the bedroom but really only in the bedroom. Roman and Isabella only seem to act as mates when they're having sex and the same applies for Isabella and Kylo. Sure Isabella worries when Roman might be in danger, but there's never those small gestures of love and caring towards each other that you would expect from mates who love each other.
I would still read the third and final book in the series but if there's no actual development and only sex scenes again, I'll be disappointed. Smut can be written amazingly when having a solid plot prior to sex scenes added to the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2021
Spoilers ahead :)
I want to scream! WHYYY Emilia, why did you do this to me?!
I will preface this by stating that for most of Submitting to the Alpha, I wasn't sure I liked the story. 1.) Our Hero Roman just rubbed me the wrong way. He would be super sweet to our h one second, then extremely horny and domineering, and then get all broody and controlling the next. I just couldn't get a read on him.
2.) Then with our h Isabella, I was trying to decide if she had split personality disorder. She was a strong badass heroine at first. The kind that didn't let the alpha-hole type push her around with her belly exposed. I loved, loved, loved when she would put him in his place. Buuuut, that only lasted one second. All he had to do was stick his finger in her honey pot and she would roll over and forget that two seconds ago he was taking away everything she had trained for since she was four. She lasted a day LOL
"He let out a low growl that made me shiver in ... delight ... and pushed me against the door. His stubble rubbing against the nape of my neck. His warm breath on my ear. His fingers gliding around my throat. Fuck whatever id said about not needing him last night"
But don't worry! After the big O she would go back to hating him but secretly lusting after him. Then let him seduce her again. Rinse. Repeat.
so to say that by the end I really appreciated the character growth and relationship they built would be an understatement. It turned the WHOLE book around for me.
So imagine my surprise when
I finished the book, because well - momma didn't raise no quitter - but I just couldn't get into it. That plot twist didn't add anything to the story for me.
As always though, the spice was on point. I can't argue that. The world building was slightly better. We were left with a few questions from the previous book surrounding her birth date and the moonflower. I do wish we got more books that focus on side characters so we can get more info on what happens with them but that's just me being needy lol
As always, I love Emilia's books despite my dislike for the direction in which she took this one. it is still worth the read if you miss Isabella and Roman <3
I want to scream! WHYYY Emilia, why did you do this to me?!
I will preface this by stating that for most of Submitting to the Alpha, I wasn't sure I liked the story. 1.) Our Hero Roman just rubbed me the wrong way. He would be super sweet to our h one second, then extremely horny and domineering, and then get all broody and controlling the next. I just couldn't get a read on him.
2.) Then with our h Isabella, I was trying to decide if she had split personality disorder. She was a strong badass heroine at first. The kind that didn't let the alpha-hole type push her around with her belly exposed. I loved, loved, loved when she would put him in his place. Buuuut, that only lasted one second. All he had to do was stick his finger in her honey pot and she would roll over and forget that two seconds ago he was taking away everything she had trained for since she was four. She lasted a day LOL
"He let out a low growl that made me shiver in ... delight ... and pushed me against the door. His stubble rubbing against the nape of my neck. His warm breath on my ear. His fingers gliding around my throat. Fuck whatever id said about not needing him last night"
But don't worry! After the big O she would go back to hating him but secretly lusting after him. Then let him seduce her again. Rinse. Repeat.
so to say that by the end I really appreciated the character growth and relationship they built would be an understatement. It turned the WHOLE book around for me.
So imagine my surprise when
I finished the book, because well - momma didn't raise no quitter - but I just couldn't get into it. That plot twist didn't add anything to the story for me.
As always though, the spice was on point. I can't argue that. The world building was slightly better. We were left with a few questions from the previous book surrounding her birth date and the moonflower. I do wish we got more books that focus on side characters so we can get more info on what happens with them but that's just me being needy lol
As always, I love Emilia's books despite my dislike for the direction in which she took this one. it is still worth the read if you miss Isabella and Roman <3
January 17, 2023
Better than the first book.
Lots of character development from all sides.
Roman is willing to share after he realises that he can trust Isabella and Kyle after giving them instructions not to do anything while he is gone, then he decides that he wants Isabella to be happy and makes up with his old best friend.
The smut was great, a Dom, a Sub and a switch! Perfect combination.
Will be interesting to see how they defeat the threat to the wolves in the last book
Lots of character development from all sides.
Roman is willing to share after he realises that he can trust Isabella and Kyle after giving them instructions not to do anything while he is gone, then he decides that he wants Isabella to be happy and makes up with his old best friend.
The smut was great, a Dom, a Sub and a switch! Perfect combination.
Will be interesting to see how they defeat the threat to the wolves in the last book
July 16, 2023
new dangers and surprising twists
This is an interesting sequel with high angst, lots of steamy deliciousness, and a Luna fighting her wolf. Most of the angst is because Isabella and her wolf aren’t on the same page and she’s trying her best to keep things like they are. More of Roman’s past is revealed, along with a new alpha, and they’re facing a new danger. I’m looking forward to seeing how this series ends.
This is an interesting sequel with high angst, lots of steamy deliciousness, and a Luna fighting her wolf. Most of the angst is because Isabella and her wolf aren’t on the same page and she’s trying her best to keep things like they are. More of Roman’s past is revealed, along with a new alpha, and they’re facing a new danger. I’m looking forward to seeing how this series ends.
November 25, 2024
The story is getting very good, and I love the addition of Kylo. The war is coming, and I am stressed but excited to see what happens and who survives.
Roman is changing into the mate that Isabella needs, and she is becoming a stronger leader. I am very excited for the 3rd book that I am starting right now.
Roman is changing into the mate that Isabella needs, and she is becoming a stronger leader. I am very excited for the 3rd book that I am starting right now.
January 18, 2022
COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!!!
I loved this book and the 1st one before it. I'll about to purchase the 3rd book because I must know how it ends!!! This series is so well written. It's worth the money ($4.99) and definitely does not disappoint!!!!!
I loved this book and the 1st one before it. I'll about to purchase the 3rd book because I must know how it ends!!! This series is so well written. It's worth the money ($4.99) and definitely does not disappoint!!!!!
August 9, 2022
I absolutely love the growth of the Characters in this book and the way they communicate so much better. It was really wonderful to see the passion and understanding from Roman along with the concern and honesty from Isabella. The level of spice is just the icing on the cake! Wonderful read :)
January 5, 2025
Great writing, easy to follow, such drama, emotions, and OMG when MFM!!!
Hope Derek is ok, Moonflowers sound pretty 💜
Ok, so I’ve read out of order…lol, need to read book 1 then 3!
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📚FYI:
Book1= Submitting to the Alpha,
Book2= Defying the Alpha,
Book3= Protecting the Alpha
Hope Derek is ok, Moonflowers sound pretty 💜
Ok, so I’ve read out of order…lol, need to read book 1 then 3!
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📚FYI:
Book1= Submitting to the Alpha,
Book2= Defying the Alpha,
Book3= Protecting the Alpha
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October 17, 2021really good book
November 10, 2021
Great book excellent twists
January 2, 2022
OMG I need more! It's really good but the clip hanger 😭
January 2, 2022
Want more!❤
Love your books!! I really hope you continue releasing new books theres just not enough 😭😭 ive read all your books and I need more. 🙃
Love your books!! I really hope you continue releasing new books theres just not enough 😭😭 ive read all your books and I need more. 🙃
January 22, 2022
Wow!!! So many parts that had me squirming and "OMG" moments! Definitely one that I could re-read again and again!
March 23, 2022
I absolutely love this series!
It is so much fun and the adventure is there. It's a really great storyline.
And the spice. Damn. Hell yes.
I can't wait to read the next one.
It is so much fun and the adventure is there. It's a really great storyline.
And the spice. Damn. Hell yes.
I can't wait to read the next one.
March 30, 2022
3.0🌟
I liked book 1 better, but this definitely has more smut.
Also didn't know this was MFM and that personally isn't really for me, but made for a fun and entertaining read.
I liked book 1 better, but this definitely has more smut.
Also didn't know this was MFM and that personally isn't really for me, but made for a fun and entertaining read.
June 2, 2022
Omg the addition of a second alpha = HOTT! Would definitely recommend
July 8, 2022
3.5⭐️
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August 11, 2022I loved it🥳
January 13, 2023
Steamy but weird
August 25, 2023
Quick read. Finished it in one day. But I definitely couldn't put it down. Kept my attention the whole time. Lots of spice for those who like those kinds of books
September 8, 2023
read the book without reading the summary because it part 2, was very happily surprised Roman's an exhibitionist
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June 16, 2024
Defying the Alpha
Enjoyable read. Had me wanting to know what would happen next. The love shared between Isabella, kyro, and her fated mate is pretty spicy.
Enjoyable read. Had me wanting to know what would happen next. The love shared between Isabella, kyro, and her fated mate is pretty spicy.
January 13, 2025
Absolutely loved the story line
Super hot and loved the addition of another Wolf being involved.
Super hot and loved the addition of another Wolf being involved.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2025
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No plot, great spice. Hot and trashy
powering through - to much time already dedicated and cannot DNF
No plot, great spice. Hot and trashy
powering through - to much time already dedicated and cannot DNF
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