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Alpha Geek #13
Alpha Geek: Ryan
A lioness rescued from an underground ring takes on a whole new a sexy geek she just can’t resist. Nikita is struggling to adapt to her new life now that she’s started working for Nick’s protection agency. She meets her match when she falls for Ryan, a skinny geek with a heart of gold who’s trying to find his lost friend. But can she stop every part of her body from jumping him before they find his friend? Ryan’s friend is in trouble, and he’s the only one who can help him! With the help of whoever Nick assigns as his bodyguard, of course. He’s instantly attracted to Nikita, and they turn out to be the perfect pair. But what will Nick think when Nikita has to use the secret serum, and Ryan wakes up forever changed? Their adventure at sea will take them to a mysterious island to face a madman, where their strength will be tested. Can this lioness protect her geek turned dragon and save the day with him at her side?
326 pages, Paperback
Published April 26, 2022
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About the author
Milly Taiden
490 books4,268 followersMilly Taiden (also writes as April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean (to her) known as the Dominican Republic. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.
When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.
She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!
When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.
She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!
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May 13, 2022
This is an OK shifter romance, but it seemed that the couple was more in lust than in love. Ryan and Nikita were both likable, but I would have liked a little more romance and a little less sex.
This was a quick read, so there wasn't time for as much character development as I like -- but there was enough to like the couple and to want them to find their HEA.
I thought Ryan would have had a little more trouble adjusting to suddenly becoming a dragon shifter. I get that the story was trying to show that everyone reacted differently to the shifter serum, but his almost immediate ability to shift and fight was a bit hard to believe.
One complaint is that most of Milly's stories are a bit too explicit for me. I like hot sex in romances, but I would prefer it to be a little less descriptive and dirty. I am not a prude, but the really explicit stuff is just not romantic to me. But I will continue to read Milly's writing, as it is entertaining and fun.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
This was a quick read, so there wasn't time for as much character development as I like -- but there was enough to like the couple and to want them to find their HEA.
I thought Ryan would have had a little more trouble adjusting to suddenly becoming a dragon shifter. I get that the story was trying to show that everyone reacted differently to the shifter serum, but his almost immediate ability to shift and fight was a bit hard to believe.
One complaint is that most of Milly's stories are a bit too explicit for me. I like hot sex in romances, but I would prefer it to be a little less descriptive and dirty. I am not a prude, but the really explicit stuff is just not romantic to me. But I will continue to read Milly's writing, as it is entertaining and fun.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
May 7, 2022
Lion shifter Nikita was rescued from an underground ring and now works doing protection for Nick. Her latest assignment is for geek Ryan who is a skinny geek with a heart of gold who is trying to find his lost friend. Realising that he is someone special to her lioness, can she keep things professional before he finds his friend? Ryan is instantly attracted to Nikita and they appear to be a great pair but things could change after Nikita has to use the secret serum on Ryan who will be forever changed. Their adventures at sea will finish when they end up on a mysterious island to face a madman with a devious plan. Can she protect her geek turned dragon and can they save the day?
This was a fun read following the normal pattern of a geek, a shifter protecting them, mates and moral wounding needing the special serum to save them. I did enjoy the twist of saving the friend, the sea setting and the evil shifter and fighting them. I really enjoyed the ending and the way that everything seems to have righted itself in the end. Easy to read and understand. Contains mature content.
This was a fun read following the normal pattern of a geek, a shifter protecting them, mates and moral wounding needing the special serum to save them. I did enjoy the twist of saving the friend, the sea setting and the evil shifter and fighting them. I really enjoyed the ending and the way that everything seems to have righted itself in the end. Easy to read and understand. Contains mature content.
May 10, 2022
I have to say, I like Ryan. He's cute and funny. Even when he messes up, he's adorable. I'm laughing at no matter the mission, Nick and crew are becoming matchmaking pros.
Nikita had me laughing out loud. She's definitely a bada$$, trying to redeem herself after being rescued from the fight rings. Her reactions to Ryan were too much.
I liked the expansion of this shifter universe. I found a lot of shifter surprises in this story.
Fast pace, fun and steamy. A great addition to this series.
I was provided this book in exchange for my honest review.
Nikita had me laughing out loud. She's definitely a bada$$, trying to redeem herself after being rescued from the fight rings. Her reactions to Ryan were too much.
I liked the expansion of this shifter universe. I found a lot of shifter surprises in this story.
Fast pace, fun and steamy. A great addition to this series.
I was provided this book in exchange for my honest review.
May 9, 2022
This was such a fun and exciting story! Milly definitely outdone herself with this one! Some really different characters in this book that really make it interesting! A very enjoyable story that keeps you intrigued! Highly recommend! I am voluntarily leaving an honest review for this complimentary copy of this book
May 11, 2022
Brilliant
Yet another must read in the Alpha Geek series. Nice to see different creatures coming into the stories to mix things up.
If paranormal romance with a aquatic twist is your thing then look no further you've hit the gold mine.
I did receive this book as an ARC but this is my honest review.
Yet another must read in the Alpha Geek series. Nice to see different creatures coming into the stories to mix things up.
If paranormal romance with a aquatic twist is your thing then look no further you've hit the gold mine.
I did receive this book as an ARC but this is my honest review.
December 19, 2022
A bit rough
I liked the story in and of itself, but her last few books have been very different. They are coarse, not as smooth. The male characters are more dominant and rough to the point of being chauvinistic, while the female characters have become submissive. They are no longer equal.
I liked the story in and of itself, but her last few books have been very different. They are coarse, not as smooth. The male characters are more dominant and rough to the point of being chauvinistic, while the female characters have become submissive. They are no longer equal.
June 23, 2023
Brilliant Series
Alpha Geek: Ryan by Milly Taiden. Ryan’s best friend Wayne is kidnapped by Wayne’s shifter uncle. Lioness and shark shifter Nikita is sent to help Ryan find his friend. Ryan and Nikita are fated mates but Nikita had been alone and fighting for her whole life so how could she share her life with someone else and a human at that.
Alpha Geek: Ryan by Milly Taiden. Ryan’s best friend Wayne is kidnapped by Wayne’s shifter uncle. Lioness and shark shifter Nikita is sent to help Ryan find his friend. Ryan and Nikita are fated mates but Nikita had been alone and fighting for her whole life so how could she share her life with someone else and a human at that.
May 5, 2022
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Milly definitely was thinking “outside the box” when writing this edition of Alpha Geeks! There is nothing normal about these characters or the situation they are pulled into. Exciting, and intriguing from start to finish!
Milly definitely was thinking “outside the box” when writing this edition of Alpha Geeks! There is nothing normal about these characters or the situation they are pulled into. Exciting, and intriguing from start to finish!
May 6, 2022
Interesting
This installment of this series included some of the strangest combinations r shifters yet! A bear octopus hybrid? Who thinks of that! This was a well thought out, complicated story that did have a great resolution.
This installment of this series included some of the strangest combinations r shifters yet! A bear octopus hybrid? Who thinks of that! This was a well thought out, complicated story that did have a great resolution.
May 7, 2022
This is nonstop action with little bits of rest where you will gather your next breath for the next action. Our MMC might be a little scrawny at first but he was through and through an alpha who loves fully. Our MMC was just what the FMC needs.
May 7, 2022
The author had fun with this one and so will you. This one has a socially inept lioness/shark shifter guarding an ocean going geek with a spine of steel in a marshmallow body. They have to outwit the bad guys, stay alive and give in to the burgeoning love between them. Exciting.
May 15, 2022
4.5 Stars
Another hit for Milly Taiden. The endearing characters and engaging story line made this another great addition to the Alpha Geek series. I can't wait to see how she plans to top this one.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Another hit for Milly Taiden. The endearing characters and engaging story line made this another great addition to the Alpha Geek series. I can't wait to see how she plans to top this one.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
May 21, 2022
Oh the surprises
This book was so good. You will some surprises alone the way. No matter human or shifter when you find your mate. You will feel the pull to mate. In this book is no different but you get some surprises too
This book was so good. You will some surprises alone the way. No matter human or shifter when you find your mate. You will feel the pull to mate. In this book is no different but you get some surprises too
October 27, 2022
Alpha Geek Ryan
DR. Ryan Dunning a Scientist and Marine Biologist, and human, needed to save his best friend! Nikita Parsons a Lion and Shark Shifter, a agent for Shifter Protection Agency was assigned to Ryan! Ryan has become, a Dragon Shifter, and Fated Mate to Nikita.
DR. Ryan Dunning a Scientist and Marine Biologist, and human, needed to save his best friend! Nikita Parsons a Lion and Shark Shifter, a agent for Shifter Protection Agency was assigned to Ryan! Ryan has become, a Dragon Shifter, and Fated Mate to Nikita.
April 28, 2022
This is a fun and quirky paranormal romance.. I liked it very much.. Adventure, danger, and romance..
May 12, 2022
ocean geek
Good story with some interesting shifters.
Nikita was great, I felt for her. Ryan was a good friend. They made a good team.
Good story with some interesting shifters.
Nikita was great, I felt for her. Ryan was a good friend. They made a good team.
May 23, 2022
I love a good Dragon shifter story! This is a good one with a lot of twist.
July 1, 2022
Ryan.
This story was a little bit different, but it was also the same in some way. I enjoyed Nikitia and Ryan's story very much. Great Milly.
This story was a little bit different, but it was also the same in some way. I enjoyed Nikitia and Ryan's story very much. Great Milly.
May 14, 2022
I love this series. I highly recommend it to everyone.
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