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Probably not. That's a crazy idea, right? Especially if you're a vulnerable Beta woman. Most Beta women would be petrified with the idea of dating or mating an Alpha, but for Dahlia Mountford, that was all she'd ever fantasized about. Her mother and friends thought she was insane, and tried to convince her to settle down with her gorgeous boyfriend, Jaxon.

As appealing as he was to most, Dahlia always felt like something was missing. Whether it was his pathetic growl, or failed attempts at dominance, she didn't know exactly. All she knew for sure, was that no matter how much he tried to please her, he always fell short. Every Beta man did. A drunken, accidental bid at Algar-din's slave auction, changes the course of Dahlia's life forever.

The question is, will it be all she ever wished for? Or will it be a deadly disaster? At last, he finds his mate Alpha Werewolf Rylan is thrilled to finally find his mate. He is crushed when he soon discovers she is married with children. Placing her happiness above his own, he lets her go and accepts that he will have to spend the rest of his life alone, unloved and unmated. Still grieving over her mate's tragic demise, Evie sympathizes with Rylan's broken heart.

Evie's companionship and her delightful children soon begin to ease Rylan's heartache. Unfortunately, Rylan's presence in Evie's life draws the attention of the Trapper. Can Rylan thwart a devious enemy intent on destroying their way of life? New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan weaves the intimate, unputdownable story of an investigator confronting the most important--and most dangerous--mystery of her career. Investigative reporter Max Revere has cracked many cases, but the one investigation she's never attempted is the mystery from her own past.

Her mother abandoned her when she was nine, sending her periodic postcards, but never returning to reclaim her daughter. Seven years after the postcards stop coming, Martha Revere is declared legally dead, with no sign of what may have happened to her.

Until now. As Max investigates, and her mother's story unfolds, she realizes that Martha teamed up with a con man. Though no one claims to know anything about Martha or her disappearance, Max suspects more than one person is lying. But as Max digs into the dark secrets of this idyllic community, the only thing she might find is the same violent end as her mother.

The second book in a thrilling sci-fi action adventure, set on Donovan, a treacherous alien planet where corporate threats and dangerous creatures imperil the lives of the planet's colonists.

New York Times bestselling author W. Michael Gear returns us to the world he laid out with such sure purpose in Outpost. The struggle for survival sharpens as resources dwindle, technology fails, and the grim reality of life on Donovan unfolds.

Supervisor Kalico Aguila has bet everything on a fragile settlement far south of Port Authority. There, she has carved a farm and mine out of wilderness.

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Lieutenant Deb Spiro is losing it, and by killing a little girl's pet alien, she may have precipitated disaster for all.

In the end, the only hope will lie with a "lost" colony, and the alien-infested reflexes possessed by Security Officer Talina Perez. On Donovan, only human beings are more terrifying than the wildlife. Anna has never dealt with change well. When Anna losses her Master, she panics and shifts into her cat form, hiding in her animal mind because she doesn't have to deal with grief if she's a cat.

Except nobody tells the werewolf who had been tasked with taking care of her that she's not actually a cat. It's not bad, being treated like an animal, though. He feeds her and pets her. Maybe she could just stay like this forever. Except she's human too and she has needs that has nothing to do with food and shelter.

When she takes her human form, she surprises the Werewolf Alpha with her pale skin and cat ears and long, perfect tail. He thought there was something wrong with him for being so drawn to the small kitten he has inherited from his father. When he sees her shift to her human form, he finally understands why the Wolf in him desires her so viscerally. The old woman marches in with all the wrath of an avenging god. Or in this case, a pissed off caretaker.

Master Monty's primary caregiver is a terrifying woman and keeps order around the house with an iron fist. She must have been so sad when she came back from her son's graduation and found out that Master Monty had died in her absence.

What're you doing here? Anna, darling. Where are you? The older woman practically raised her. She's neither wolf nor cat. Her animal is a bear and she sorts of looks like one, though Anna was never brave enough to say it to her face. Melissa is as big as one, tall and broad with fat and muscle in equal parts and talks with an undertone of 'I can break your bones with my bare hands' that makes the animal side of her tremble and want to hide far, far away.

But Melissa has always been kind to her. She's important to the old man, I gather? She wonders if Melissa raised him too. She wonders if the walls would crumble from the sheer power in her roar, but they only shake a little, holding firm. Anna has never seen Melissa shift before. She bends over and grabs her cage by the sides and breaks it apart like it's made of paper. It shatters, the fragments falling into her eyes.

She closes her eyes and curls her tail around herself. Melissa ignores him and shrinks back into her form. You poor thing. Come here. He backs away, eyes wide with shock. Anna hides her face in the larger woman's chest, finding comfort in her warmth. She feels safe here. Her arms and legs ache from being shifted for so long and it is nice to have fingers and toes again.

This is the much awaited second book in The Freya Rose Series. So, I discovered that I am a hunter. A race of people descendant from archangels. I know, sounds crazy right? Well if that wasn't enough, my boyfriend of two years told me that he, and most of the people in my hometown of Jasper Alberta, were werewolves. It took some getting used to, but eventually, I accepted it and pictured a bright and happy future with him. Tristan then turned me into a werewolf, then ran into the arms of another woman, and right in front of me I might add.

Then instead of rejecting his new mate, like he had always promised me, he rejected me. He then threatened to have his pack kill me, came after me, and then abandoned me. I was then left to have my first werewolf shift all alone on the woodland floor outside of my father's cabin. On top of all that, my mother was killed by a deranged vampire prince who wanted me to be his wife. Needless to say, I ripped that evil cretin's head right off of his shoulders. I lost my mind for a short while and hid out with the moon Goddess Selene, but she kept trying to hook me up with the brother of the vampire I'd just killed.

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I can't disagree that we had a magnetic connection, but he wasn't who I wanted. So now, I have lost everything and everyone that I'd ever cared about.

What am I supposed to do now? My life can't possibly get any worse, or can it? Book one is called Abandoned By An Alpha. Please leave a review, your words of encouragement are what keeps me writing. Also if you would like to follow my writing journey then please search for l. Abandoned Breaths is the debut poetic collection from Alfa. Between these pages she has gathered the warehouses of the unsaid, and weaved together the voices that have remained silent in our heartbroken hotels.

All the abandoned breaths that we hold on to after serving time in heart warfare never really go away. They cling to dusty shelves, tucked into darken chambers among past wreckage; longing to be given life. She has cleaned house and opened musty windows, letting pulsing words breathe and transform into poetic release. The focus of these writings is to give the heart and soul permission to ache after love and loss. The author is unapologetic about her realistic take on heartache and grieving.

She touches on the past, trying to make sense of her experiences, to move forward. This book is filled with timeless and vintage feeling poetry. It will touch every individual heart that reads it, no matter the age group. An erotically charged, addictive thriller from the future queen of suspense. Living in Toronto for a year, Elena is leading the normal life she has always dreamed of, including a stable job as a journalist and a nice apartment shared with her boyfriend.

As the lone female werewolf in existence, only her secret midnight prowls and her occasional inhuman cravings set her apart. Just one year ago, life was very different. Adopted by the Pack when bitten, Elena had spent years struggling with her resentment at having her life stolen away.

Torn between two worlds, and overwhelmed by the new passions coursing through her body, her only option for control was to deny her awakening needs and escape.

But now the Pack has called Elena home to help them fight an alliance of renegade werewolves who are bent on exposing and annihilating the Pack. And although Elena is obliged to rejoin her "family," she vows not to be swept up in Pack life again, no matter how natural it might feel.

She has made her choice. Trouble is, she's increasingly uncertain if it's the right one. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Abandoned Breaths , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details.

More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Abandoned Breaths. Jul 26, Asghar Abbas rated it really liked it. I like things that are a bit different, I want different things now, this was different in a way that it wasn't, really.

This book of undead poems wasn't great by any consideration, obviously this writing exercise was cathartic for the author, clearly. This won't heal you but the words within are comforting. Some of the advice on letting go and getting better at loving yourself didn't irritate me, so there's that. In the end, getting consoled by words or something warm is the most you can for hop I like things that are a bit different, I want different things now, this was different in a way that it wasn't, really.

In the end, getting consoled by words or something warm is the most you can for hope for in this world of whorl. The content here isn't exactly poems, more like prose written entries that kinda reminded me of the Crank series but Crank books are more eloquent.

Some of the entries were really good leaving me breathless, where I had to stop reading and just nod like, yeah ok that's good. But most of them were bland, to be frank.

You know what, I certainly wasn't expecting nearly all of them to be about lovelorness. Majority of them were about just that. While, that serves a purpose, to be sure, just how receptive you are to that kinda insight depends on where you are in life. The place I am in right now is not the place I want to be, because where I want to be is not a place at all, but time. There are certain timelines I must revisit. This is not some sad nostalgia, this is not me reminiscing really, just coldness of this fact.

I guess, where I am standing there is only one person I want to like, someone I have known most of my life, but not enough, not nearly enough, and it ain't a girl. I am talking about myself :P if that wasn't obvious, haha. But what exactly does abandoned breaths mean?

So says the guy who wrote a poem called A Posthumous Breath. I do however have hard time trusting people who only use their first name, like McG ; horrible director, I definitely mistrust him, and yes not the same thing, hehe. Abandoned Breaths by Alfa is worth a read.

How can it not be? I just need to stop expecting every book of poems to be like Ariel, it's not healthy and it's unfair to other poets. It's just that Sylvia Plath's and Rana Kelly's poetry blows me away. Another thing, the title of every passage was at the footer instead of the header of the page. When things are inverted like that, I like it. See, different. That was cute. That's the end of that story. View all 5 comments.

Jun 22, N. Hart rated it it was amazing. Alfa writes "I used to be embarrassed of my broken parts. Not anymore.. She takes a hold of every piece of your soul with raw emotion and feeling as if she is writing your own thoughts.

Exquisite words, wonderfully relatable to the reader. A must read. View 2 comments. Mar 15, Christina rated it it was amazing. Alfa writes her poems with maturity and experience.

It is easy to connect to her words for her writing seems natural and effortless. Alfa describes love, heartbreak, sorrow, loss and healing all in one poem. That is her gift, how she can combine all these emotions and feelings in one poem or quote. There are plenty of quotes that you will read in this poetry book that are familiar from her social media sites.

That familiarity in her writing is what makes Alfa so true. Her soul, her poetry, her q Alfa writes her poems with maturity and experience. Her soul, her poetry, her quotes are her "superpowers" which she portrays quite emphatically through some soul-searching longer pieces. It is such an honest and inspiring poetry book that can reach out to millions over any type of hurt or sorrow. Alfa has a universal way of touching your soul. It is a must read poetry book for the modern woman or man.

View all 4 comments. Aug 18, Nicholas Trandahl rated it it was amazing. I've followed Alfa for some time on various social media sites, and her touching poetry and anecdotes always pause my rapid scrolling. It's a blessing to have her work gathered in "Abandoned Breaths" her debut collection of poetry, quotes, and prose.

You won't find explorations and studies of the world here, no observational poems about nature or food or architecture; what you find here are poems that explore the human heart and soul. Alfa is noted for her romantic discourses on love, Whew. Alfa is noted for her romantic discourses on love, love lost, empowerment, and self-discovery, and any person with a thread of sensitivity in them and anyone that's experienced the turmoil and bounty of love will find numerous pieces in "Abandoned Breaths" that resonate loudly and clearly.

I don't know how many of these poems I shared with my wife, but I can say that it was a lot. And every time she echoed my own reactions, that these poems were written for us and our lives. What power that is for a poet! What power it is to hold words up to a reader so that they can see their own soul and their own story reflected back at them.

If you've been meaning to set foot into the world of contemporary poetry, do yourself and your heart a favor, and start here. Bravo, Alfa. May 20, Raging Rhetoric rated it it was amazing. I absolutely love this book so much! I cannot say enough about how beautiful it is from every word down to every single font.

Alfa is a beautiful soul and I can feel her heart in every word. This is a new favorite of mine and I will read it again and again. View 1 comment.

Jul 05, BookLover Brooke rated it it was ok. I liked this, but it wasn't the best I've read. Feels like I've read most of this before in typical tumblr style posts. So beautiful and I related to a lot of the poems. I know how she feels with anxiety and depression. This book is absolutely amazing. Every single time I turn the page I find myself face to face with my new favorite poem!

Every poem is so carefully constructed and well done. I don't normally read poetry, but Alfa has definitely created something magical here. Alfa repeatedly steals my breath with her words. This book is no different.

In this expanded version of her first best selling poetry book, Alfa leaves no emotional stone unturned. She writes of learning and loving and leaving in a way that stirs the soul. The extra pieces added to this book are brilliantly beautiful, and they round out the story told by each poem. Alfa will touch your heart and take it on a journey of love and Alfa repeatedly steals my breath with her words.

Alfa will touch your heart and take it on a journey of love and loss and longing. And, in my opinion, that is what makes an amazing poetry book.

I look forward to reading more from this beautiful soul. Abandoned breaths by Alfa will plant seeds of hope in your soul and with every turn of the page, flowers will stsrt to bloom within the empty spaces In your heart. This debut book of poetry is a total work of art from cover to the cover.

Readers will enjoy an elegant font variety as the poems dance on the pages. Alfa's vocabulary will intrigue you and lead you further into her world of writing. This collection of poems are strong, emotional, and help guide you to understand how you once felt, or Abandoned breaths by Alfa will plant seeds of hope in your soul and with every turn of the page, flowers will stsrt to bloom within the empty spaces In your heart.

This collection of poems are strong, emotional, and help guide you to understand how you once felt, or maybe feel now. Abandoned Breaths is romantic, soulful, and by the time you reach the last chapter, your heart will be full, and your mind will be at peace. Jun 22, Rana Kelly rated it it was amazing. The cover is not the only striking thing about this book. There were several, several times that I put this book up against my chest to take a breath and try and hold back tears.

Alfa is full of tender ferocity and this book is full of absolute wisdom, incredible imagery, and true, deep feeling. May 27, Jay Long rated it it was amazing. I have followed Alfa's writing since I first came across it. She writes from great depths, those that all great writers and poets pull from.

I honestly could not wait for this long anticipated release. Once I ordered and it arrived I read it immediately. Alfa never disappoints with her heartfelt, thought provoking words, of love and loss but more importantly, her words of hope and understanding.

For anyone who enjoys poetry and written word, this is a must get book. Sep 23, Vernita Naylor rated it it was amazing Shelves: inspiration , women , emotional-balance , cultural , conflict-resolutions , social-issues , easy-to-read , healing. With chapter headers like Squall, Monsoon, Zephyr, and Exhalation, you know that the emotions depicted within them are going to take your breath away.

In Abandoned Breaths: Poetry, Quotes, and Poetic Prose First Edition by Alfa, the author exposes some of her most profound, painful and rawest work to excise negativity and embrace self-healing. As you read the quotes, prose and poetry pieces, you too will experience changes that will help to create a new you. Words in written form can heal and With chapter headers like Squall, Monsoon, Zephyr, and Exhalation, you know that the emotions depicted within them are going to take your breath away.

Words in written form can heal and if you are feeling bruised, misused or seeking to overcome any elements of emotional highs or lows, you are not alone. This book has something for everyone, no matter where your journey may lead you. Abandoned Breaths Apr 27, Ashley rated it it was amazing. I write myself, and I belong to the online poetry community. But, this book was worth reading, multiple times, and with each one, Alfa definitely stole my breath. Her poetry pieces always grab my eye and most times, my heart too.

With Abandoned Breaths, I was immediately drawn to the cover. It is gorgeous and ethereal and the colors made sense. There are no detours into the outside world, only the story of her heart and glimpses into what makes it beat. The book is broken down into four sections that show her transition through phases of life, each one a tug-of-war between leaving and learning, between heartbreak and a love for the ages.

In Squall, I fell in love with Fairytale, because every beat of my heart often asks to go home. In Prideful, she perfectly describes how it feels to compete with ego and pride, and it took me back to a relationship that I now call a lesson. Monsoon looks closer at the depths within. In Cleansing, Alfa reminds us that tears are necessary. We should never be ashamed of feeling. In Zephyr, I found the poem that she clearly wrote for me, knowing I needed to hear it.

Fire dove into my very soul and gave it the shake it so clearly needed. I refer back to it every time I start doubting that I deserve happiness. This section also includes the title piece, Abandoned Words, perhaps my favorite in the book. Before I started writing for therapy, I buried my words for so long.

I still need to be reminded that all my words need to be said. I also loved Letting Go and Screaming. The book closes out with Exhalation, which is perfect name for the section. Little reminders of how to breathe, and how to survive, pop up throughout, like in Submerged and New Beginnings. Both poems are little lessons on picking up the pieces and refusing to drown. Jul 22, Rita rated it it was amazing Shelves: rereads.