Lost. Stolen. Forgotten… until the Alphabits step in.A Team A.L.P.H.A. spinoff series.Patton Ryder has always taken pride in the differences between him and his twin brother, Ozzy. But now that Ozzy is mated and has a growing family, Patton is starting to realize that maybe being completely different isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Axel Wilson is extremely protective of his former street crew, a … protective of his former street crew, a bunch of child thieves who are under the care of his mentor, Saul Hagin. But Saul is dead, and Saul’s mate Ira has dollar signs where his heart should be. Not knowing what else to do, Axel makes a call for help, not realizing that his problem is going to land smack dab in front of the Alphabits, and drop him right on top of his true mate’s lap.
Just because they’re mates doesn’t mean Patton trusts the former thief, but the more they dig into the case and Axel’s past, the more he realizes that Axel has a giant heart full of love that has never been returned the way it ought to. But that gentle heart might be forever scarred if they can’t rescue the kids from Ira’s cold machinations soon enough.
The Alphabits aren’t vigilantes. These former soldiers and officers of the law have to do things by the book—even when it tears them apart to do so. But once all their ducks are in a row, the bad guys had better beware! You do not want this team of protective alphas on your tail.
This is the fifth in the Alphabits series, and should be read in order for maximum enjoyment. You can expect to find naughty, knotty scenes of steamy passion, along with a lot of potty-mouth language and some violence. Be ready for a go-go dancing snow leopard, the rolliest and polliest of hedgehogs and the first appearance of a vortex in the Team ALPHA world. HEA definitely included, intended for 18+ readers only. Seriously, would you expect anything less from Susi Hawke and Crista Crown?
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I totally loved Patton and Axel together. Yes, Patton had a few slip ups to start with in regards to trust since Axel was a former child thief but they sorted it out, Patton knew he’d stuffed up but didn’t know how to fix it. Axel found a way for Patton to tell him that he’s sorry and punished him appropriately. I loved that it was something that Patton had never done before so it made it that much more special since he was experiencing it with his true mate for the first time. That’s what I like about Susi’s books as she doesn’t mind mixing things up than just sticking with the usual defined alpha/omega roles in shifter books but just because someone’s an alpha it doesn’t mean they can’t love kids and be a Manny and work for Child Services like Adrian’s brother Tony or that an omega can’t be the more dominant in the relationship like Cody, isn’t afraid to use a firm hand like Axel or a complete and utter bada*se like Pax with his giant glittery purple knife. I loved the relationship between Axel and wee Maddie and it was made even more special when Patton accepted her as part of their family pretty much straight away. I loved how they got her hair fixed up for her after Ira cut her ponytail off as a way to abuse and humiliate her and got her new trendy glasses with the correct prescription you could just see her confidence grow it was awesome to see. Patton and Ozzy’s mum is a trip. I also loved seeing Patton and Ozzy mend bridges especially after Axel worked out that Patton pretty much did a lot of the stuff just to annoy Ozzy, like having his yard a complete mess and painting his house black. I’m looking forward to reading Cyrus’s book as I’d love to know more about him, as you can tell that he loves his brothers but it seems that he hasn’t seen them in years. I’d definitely recommend this book, series and both authors to everyone.
4.5 stars
Heat Level: 4
Narration: 4.5
I love Pattycakes and Axel is his perfect match!
Another great adventure for one of the Alphabits team members to find their fated mate. I love Patton and Ozzy and their rambunctiousness and the mischief these twins would get up to. Patton’s mate would need to be able to hold his own and Axel totally does! With an unfortunate rocky start to their mating, Axel and Patton’s trust takes a little while to build but once it does they are well matched and their passion for each other grows from lust to love. I love that Axel doesn’t believe or know about fated mates and that makes this one a little more special. Add in a few adorable kids that are just ready to be loved and this is a great story of fated mates and found families. I loved it!!
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