SHE BELONGS TO MY ENEMY. I WON’T STOP UNTIL SHE’S MINE.Grizz: I’m the ultimate predator. I live by a code. Hunt or be hunted. Kill or be killed.Then I meet her. The second I catch her scent, I know she was meant for me. She was born to wear my mark and I was born to protect her.She belonged to my enemy until I took her. He wants her back. He’ll wage war to get her, but no one’s taking her from me. her, but no one’s taking her from me.
She’s mine, and I’m not letting her go.
*This steamy stand-alone bad boy romance contains a grumpy grizzly shifter, a beautiful fox and a whole lot of paranormal intrigue. No cheating, happily ever after guaranteed.
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I love these shifter stories. They always make me tingle from head to toe. I mean really what is not to love…an alpha that can protect you all the while love you with all his body and soul. There is nothing more sexier than that. Grizz pulls those heart strings along with every hormone. I wanted more with each page, and was given that. I hated to come to the end, but greatly anticipate the next.
MY NEW FAVORITE!!!
Title: Alpha’s Secret
Series: Bad Boy Alphas
Author: Renee Rose and Lee Savino
Designation: Book 10 of Series, Full-Length(Approx 250 pages), Can Be Read As Standalone, No Cliffhanger #paranormalromance #bearshifter
My Rating: Five Sexy Stars*****
Wow, I loved, loved, loved Alpha’s Secret. I’ve been a diehard Renee Rose fan for years, so I had zero reservations about buying and trying a book co-written with Lee Savino, but I had no idea I would become so addicted to the Bad Boy Alpha Series. I’m the proud owner of all ten books(to date) in the Bad Boy Alpha Series and loved them all. But – yeah, yeah, there’s always a but – I do believe Alpha’s Secret may be my new favorite. This story just seemed to have so much more everything… more danger, more action, more suspense, more drama, more angst, more passion, more steam, and just more! lol… I adored the two protagonists, Grizz and Jordy, which I never thought I’d say. We met beautiful, sweet, kindhearted fox shifter Jordy in Alpha’s Obsession, the second book of the series and, even though it was only a small part, I really liked her, and she was an absolute delight in this story. My heart literally ached for her. But, and there’s that but again, I did not like fierce, gruff, growly bear shifter Grizz, at all, when he was introduced earlier in the series as a bouncer/fighter working for the pack at the Fight Club. Actually, I kinda hated him in the last book, but I can’t tell you why. In the famous words of Dr. Who’s Riversong – spoilers! lol… Anywho (see what I did there?), Grizz slowly grew on me and as his backstory was revealed, and my heart broke for him. But all it took was one sweet, beautiful, submissive fox to bring this growly, loner bear to heel. From their very first encounter, Grizz and Jordy sizzled together. It was so much fun watching Grizz try to deny his true feelings for Jordy and even more fun watching Jordy bait the big, bad bear. (And yes, I actually see characters in my mind as I’m reading. Doesn’t everyone?) No spoilers from me, but I will say this… Fierce, angry bear shifter out for revenge-check! Beautiful fox shifter looking for safety-check! A crazy trio of shifters that reminded me of The Three Stooges-check! Danger, drama, angst, action, suspense, and malevolent enemies-check! Humor, sweet romance, steamy passion, and a whole lot of heart-you bet! That and a whole lot more!
Did I like this book? No, I loved it! It was smart, original, well written, and well crafted. Each of the books can be read as a standalone, but they’re soooo much better when read sequentially. Would I recommend it? Absolutely, and I am but only for adults. It does contain some violence, explicit language and sex, and maybe even some spanking. After all, this is a Renee Rose and Lee Savino book. Enough said! lol… Will I read this author again? Yes! I can hardly wait for the next book in the series, Alpha’s Prey. And finally, was I entertained? Completely! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!
Grizz and Jordy was an amazing couple. They are one of my favorite couples in this series. We meet Grizz a bear shifter with a mission and he stumbles along and meet Jordy a fox shifter. Jordy is so courageous and learning to find her true happiness. These two chemistry was explosive and I was sad when this book ended because I was so invested in these characters. Great job Lee And Renee you both did an amazing job with this book. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Loved this installment to Renee Rose’s Bad Boy Alpha series. Grizz and Jordy have a great story here and electric chemistry.
Uncovering her choice
Such an amazing read. This book is just about an alpha shifter losing himself in the hunt for revenge, well until he finds his woman, on the surface anyway. But, if you look a little deeper, you will see the transformation of this brave fox shifter who learns the true power of her submission and the beauty of making her choice. This story is a wonderful mix of the strength and violence of the shifters and the emotional connection between the characters. I love that we got to see the three stooges again and I especially enjoyed the HEA, although I was hoping for ultimate victory. Maybe we’ll get lucky and the authors will deliver the final blow in an upcoming book. I can hardly wait!
I love this entire series! Renee and Lee have made sexy strong men and women, lots of action (both outside and inside) and have linked the series with overlapping characters. More, please!
Delightfully dark and twisted, this story is so compelling and addictive, I read it straight through, no distractions pulled me away. Jordy has a sad and abusive backstory and you are immediately pulled into her life. There’s a reference to another character fro a previous story and I was hoping that their paths would cross. I was rooting for her to find a better life from the moment Grizz spotted her. He’s damaged too, with an equally tragic history, I was hoping the whole time that he would give them a real chance. The twist in the plot was unexpected, and I feel bad for the vampire king, I really hope he gets a story in the future, he needs happiness too. I’m looking forward to future books, hoping they catch the bad guys and all the loose character strings come together. I love this writing duo and look forward to the next thing they produce!
I loved this book! I’ve been waiting for Grizz to get his story. Jordy is the perfect mate for our grumbly bear. I won’t do spoilers, but know this was a great book. There was a lot of action in this book, some questions answered and more questions manifest, but I trust the authors to resolve the story line and bring us more on these two characters.
I love this series and was thrilled with the expansion into the Bear Shifters.
Steamy read.
This is another steamy read by these talented authors.Possessive bear meets his mate, takes her from his enemy and will go to war to keep her.
Bad Boy Alphas, Book 10. Apex predators come in all shapes and sizes. Will this one prevail?
REVIEWER’S NOTE: While all the books in this series are standalones, it may be helpful to read book 9 (Alpha’s Bane) prior to reading this one. Book 9 is NOT a cliffhanger. And it’s not absolutely necessary to read it first. But I feel it provides backstory and context for one of this book’s main characters.
One, and only one, thing drives me! I am Grizz, a bear shifter, an apex predator. Who can stand against me? So why has my carefully plotted plan gone nowhere? Is there anyone, anything that can stop me? I’m starting to wonder. Then there SHE is. Can she really be bound to such evil? Why do I even care? Can this all be some sham to distract me? The last thing I need is distractions. But…but…I have to do something! Then—what? There’s more? My attention is splintered in so many directions. I can’t do this! Is this an unsolvable puzzle? One thing is very clear. I know what I want. The question is…can I have it and my ultimate goal too?
We finally get Grizz’s story, learn who he is, why he does what he does, learn his history. None of it’s pretty. Honestly? I was totally shocked when I learned the who, what, and why of Grizz’s life and actions. I’d never have guessed any of it. He’s a grumpy, grouchy bear shifter who can also be loving and charming, if he wants to be. But if you’re on his enemy list? Run for the hills! Jordy’s a whole other story. Timid, shy, even cowed at first, she can be a scamp and imp who gives Grizz a run for his money despite the dangers facing both. When she wants to, she can be a ray of sunshine. At times, these two are like oil and water. I don’t want to give away anything about this story so I’m not going to say anything about the supporting characters other than some appear in previous books, are old friends, and play very minor roles. Others are brand new and off the charts suave, charismatic, and terrifying. As with all Ms. Rose and Ms. Savino’s books, all the characters, both main and supporting, are well-developed. I really liked this book. But there was one thing that bothered me. That was the ending. I felt it was incomplete, rushed. It’s not a cliffhanger by any means. But, unlike the previous books in this series, the main characters don’t get clear resolution. I felt lost at the end. I still think it’s a good book. It’s just not the best in this series.
A final note. This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and sexual scenes. If you don’t enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. Check the book blurbs and reviews available on Goodreads, BookBub, and Amazon. Please use them before buying this book. I did enjoy this book and would recommend it. I think you’ll like it too.
Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!
So Excited for Grizz’s Story!!
Grizzly-Shifter Grizz meets fox-shifter Jordy, and actually “steals” her from a vampire! Grizz works for the vampire king, which upsets the wolf pack. With so many enemies, it is hard to create a relationship and build trust;
“He’s so large and rugged, he belongs on a mountain, chopping down trees. ON a construction site, working with his hands. Or in a war zone, unleashing the violence I sense inside of him. Watching him cook in the kitchen is like having Godzilla knit you a sweater. The great and powerful executing the mundane. Every little domestic thing he does is a miracle.”
Equal parts danger, sizzle and humor make up this fascinating story. Every book in this series is phenomenal!!
*** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book ***
Highly entertaining, sexy, fun and engaging romantic adventure filled with danger, competing mates, witty banter and undeniably hot passion…. a very exciting read from beginning to end and had me wanting more bad boy bear shifters…. great read.
The latest book in the series and this time it features a Bear shift instead of a wolf shifter. We also get reunited with the three sifter stooges and Jordy, the fox shifter who helped Foxfire.
I really loved this book and what I enjoyed most about this book is the care and attention Grizz give to Kit. He is paying attention to what she enjoys and then makes sure he provides that. They are little things but give a lot of joy. It was wonderful to see how It blossomed while being with Grizz. They took care of each other.
It is a story full of action and it made me laugh and it was very sexy.
The writing duo of Renee Rose and Lee Savino have brought us another installment of bad boys and this time, it’s one of the baddest of the bunch. At least that’s what some folks think. But in (fiction) reality, Grizz is out for revenge and the only way he can get it is to make a deal with the vampire king. What’s a grizzly to do when a fox catches the attention of his bear and all bets are off? Roll with the punches, of course.
This is a fast-paced story with a tightly constructed plot that will have you on the edge of your couch as you tap those pages. While Grizz and Jordy seem like an unlikely pair, they work well together and while the chemistry between them isn’t electrifying, it’s definitely the stuff that makes for happily ever afters.
Renee Rose and Lee Savino’s “Alpha’s Secret” is book 11 in this bad boys series and the stories are all standalones and can be read in any order. Mostly.
I loved this book in the series! I just loved Grizz, and the description of Jordy was so perfect! I could picture both of these characters as bear and fox almost easier than human! It was very sad and angsty in parts, but definitely held my interest all the way through! One of my favorites in this series!
Grizz has been out for revenge since his mother was killed by a vampire. His hunt has brought him to work for the Vampire King. The last hing on his mind was finding a female who needed his help in more ways than one.
Jordy was sold by her family to those who were taking shifters and auctioning them off as “sweetbloods” to the vampires. She was enslaved to a vile vampire and when Grizz saw her and how she was being treated, he took her from them.
Jordy aka Kit and Grizz’s story is a new twist on a shifter’s life. Follow along to see how they learn about each other and what they can get from the other.
This book is one of the Bad Boys Alpha series and is as good if not better than the last. I highly recommend this to all PNR lovers.
This one was soooooo sweet! I liked Grizz before this book, but I love him after reading this one! It was interesting to see how Jordy grew and how even tho they both fought falling for each other they just couldn’t seem to help it. I love the little twist about vampire blood! I won’t say what that twist is because you gotta read the book to find out!
Just such a sweet and heartwarming book! Yes these two authors still bring the heat and keep the story interesting, but they also made me feel so happy after reading this one! I hope we get to see more of these two in later books! Definitely recommend!
Alpha’s Secret is the tenth book in the Bad Boy Alphas series. Frizz is a bear shifter working with the king vampire, when one night, he finds a red headed fox shifter who will change everything. Jordy is owned by her vampire master, but while being submissive is just part of her, her fox finally feels safe and secure when with Grizz. But Grizz has secrets and a mission of his own, and Jordy can’t be part of his revenge. Can Jordy convince Grizz that love is worth fighting for?
Oh my goodness. This book. I’m not sure I have words, haha. It’s a little bit heart breaking, a lot of bit heart mending, super sweet and delightful and I absolutely loved every second spent reading this book. This whole series has captured a piece of my heart, but Jordy and Grizz are something special. I love, love, love Jordy. She’s been dealt some crappy hands in her life, but she has such hope and joy and such a caring attitude. I loved her philosophy of giving all of herself to someone she loves and loved that she got to finally pick for her self. Grizz was seen one way, a traitor, fighter, but he had such hidden depths of kindness and sweetness. I loved his whole demeanor when it came to Jordy and I loved how well he took care of all of her needs. They were truly a beautiful couple with a lot of pain and hurt that they were able to heal within each other. The events in this book were exciting, fast paced, and I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next in this series and what the fall out of everything will be, too! So good! This whole series is amazing, and while the romances are all stand alones, I think you get the most out of it all by reading the books in order. Alpha’s Secret is an amazing addition to this shifter series, and you’ll fall in love with Jordy and Grizz!
This is the 10th book in this sexy shifter romance series by two of my favorite authors, Renee Rose and Lee Savino, and I still can’t get enough of these wonderful characters and action-packed story line. This story focuses on Grizz and Kit, but there are cameos of characters from the previous books and it really should be read in series order.
Grizz is just what he sounds like, a Bear-shifter, and Kit is the timid shy Fox. She is not a strong, fierce female in the traditional sense, but she is strong in her submission and understands her Fox’s need to hide and be protected. I usually find myself more drawn to the stronger, take-no-crap females, but there was something in Kit’s need to be protected and desire to please that made me fall in love with her. She is generous to a fault and not afraid to admit that she wants to be taken care of. Her ability to admit that so openly gave her a quiet strength that I really enjoyed. Grizz, on the other hand, isn’t one who wants to take care of anyone. He is independent, growley, abrupt, secretive, and an outsider. His “Papa-bear” personality comes out when he sees Kit, and he can’t help his need to keep her safe. Having the desire doesn’t always make things possible, though, and there are a lot of things that could tear these two apart.
The pace of this one is perfect. The romance is both passionate and heartbreaking, and I felt like I was on an emotional roller-coaster from beginning to end. The danger that these two people are in the middle of kept me on the edge of my seat and my heart racing. My only complaint is that I wasn’t ready for the story to end, but that’s on me and not on the authors. I could have gotten lost in Grizz and Kit forever. I highly recommend this one to all readers who love steamy shifter romances. It will not disappoint!
This was a tough one to rate. There was a lot of stuff here that I took issue with, but a lot of stuff that I enjoyed, too. So, I guess I’ll start with what you need to know before you choose to read this one:
1. This is one of those shifter stories where the main character is a bear/biker/MMA fighter. That kind of thing usually annoys me. I mean, aren’t there any shifters with normal jobs? Do shifter plumbers and marketing managers not exist? But I let it slide because, hey, if I’m already suspending my disbelief to accept the fact that he’s a guy who shifts into a giant grizzly bear. Why can’t I accept that he’s also a biker/MMA fighter?
2. It’s a BDSM story in which the heroine is a 24/7 submissive. She likes to be “owned” and cared for. She’s FAR from what you’d call a strong heroine. Normally that’s a DNF for me. But with this heroine, Jordy, it almost works because she’s a fox shifter (a prey animal) who was raised believing she needed to be cared for. And, hey, if she likes a little pain with her pleasure, who am I to condemn her for it? (I will say that the BDSM elements here are pretty vanilla, so if you’re not a big reader of the BDSM erotica category, there’s nothing here that’ll traumatize you.)
3. The hero is an alpha male, but he’s not a dom, which I kind of liked. He struggled to understand why Jordy would want the things she wanted, but he did his best to give them to her.
4. This book is part of a series but reads just fine as a standalone.
5. Some of Grizz’s inner thoughts are cringe-inducing. Like when he mentions how “perfectly trained” Jordy is, and how it’d be nice to come home to a perfect little Stepford wife who greets him with a smile and blow job every day. But if you can tell your inner feminist to take a vacation, you can overlook it because even though he’s gruff and grumpy and blunt, he’s basically a good guy who wants to take care of Jordy.
6. There are some editing errors. Nothing so egregious that I was annoyed… but I noticed. Grammar Nazis might struggle with this one a bit.
So, even though I’m not a fan of BDSM story elements, weak heroines and alphahole heroes, I still found myself happily invested in Jordy and Grizz’s story. It was kind of weird that I read the whole thing and enjoyed it, frankly. I can only credit the great storytelling, I suppose. (And really, it WAS great storytelling and world-building.)
I will admit, though, that the ending is horrible. It’s not at all what I wanted and it was a super-weak cop-out, in my opinion. I won’t give anything away, but if you read this one, prepare to be annoyed by that ending. That dropped the book a whole star rating for me.
Long-story-short: if you’re a reader who can send your inner feminist on vacation and enjoy reading a little light BDSM action here and there, you could do worse than Alpha’s Secret.
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