Cats & Dogs

Alpha Trio #1

by Ana Vela

Among the hidden world of the supernatural, the secret Shifter police squad known as the Alpha Trio is renowned for their fierce expertise. Only the best fighters ever rise to join their storied ranks.

Emilian Lupei and his brothers are the best of the best. But even they need a night off to kick back and relax!

While sampling the night life at 5tM, the hottest club in the city, a gorgeous young woman stumbles into Emilian's path and it’s just his luck that she’s being chased by a vampire.

Now he’s got to deal with the potential supernatural incident on his hands. But that's not his only problem...

Even more importantly, will be be able to keep his hands off Cat, the luscious human woman who needs his help?

Genres: Paranormal, Werewolves, Shapeshifters, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Vampires, Short Stories

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Ana Vela is romantic at heart. Living in Miami with her husband, two sons, and a puppy, she finds time to sneak away at night and live out her fantasies by writing them all down and creating these stories for her faithful readers.

Reviews

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick yummy little read! Not a lot of story here but what there is was well developed.

Cat is sassy and fun, while Em is deliciously Alpha!! Oh yeah, expect the smexy!! It hits hot and heavy! Delicious bit of steam makes a gal feel all warm and fuzzy.

Things happen quick, but it is a short read. I can also buy into the whole mate lust link. It happens often in shifter books.

This is like the beginning of a great story, I would love to see it expanded. There is so much possible with these characters.

[Nola Arganbright · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good short read about Shape Shifter Emilian and reporter Cat Dennis. He and his brothers rescue her from a Vampire and while his brothers go after their prey Emilian deals with the chemistry between himself and Cat. I look forward to the next book of the series.

[L.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this short read. A great start to a shifter series. A group of shifters out to protect others from harm. On the way they just might find the their other half!! Loved it!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mates

now they found each other what more can happen. Email and Cat have a lot to figure out about what's going on and them selves.

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

not what I thought just had one chapter and it read more like a porn this should be listed as a short story then a book

[Bex · Rating 2 out of 5]

Narration on the audiobook is bad, especially for Cat.

[Mandy Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

With an exciting storyline and action throughout I really enjoyed this book. I’m looking forward to the next book. Great performance.

[Rosebud · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting premise eSerieal read featuring a trio of alpha brothers who work in a paranormal police unit out for a little R & R at a bar/club.

Emilian Lupei, middle brother, takes goes outside the club/bar to get a breath of fresh air when a woman suddenly falls into his arms asking for "help." Who is she and what kind of help can one sexy alpha shapeshifter provide for "the luscious human woman."

Quick read to enjoy when you're looking for a quick read with some well written adult content m/f erotica that ends in a minor cliff hanger ending which will lead into the next installment.

I got this as a freebie and while I did enjoy it for the erotica scene I found the storyline itself weak which I'm sure is because of the short word count/length of the read. The multiple vague subplots didn't really give me enough info to become vested in them.

[pianogirl05 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a difficult time deciding on a rating. The story was just so short and the author didn't really allow the reader time to grasp on to the plot or characters. What was written was really good, but there wasn't enough storyline. One reviewer said it was one sex scene after another. That simply isn't true. They had sex one time. I received my copy for free, but it regularly sells for $2.99.....it's way to short and not enough storyline for the money. Maybe when the author finishes the complete story she will bundle it together in a packaged deal. I would like to find out what happens next because I like the set up so far and perhaps the next part will be free for a limited time as well.

[Spellbound Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

A short, fun ride of werewolf love.

Shifter Agent Em Lupei is out on the town when Cat enters his life asking for help after an almost-attack.

Quickly discovering that her attackers were none other than the rogue vampire horde, Em orders his brothers to take care of the problem while he cares for Cat, keeping her safe.

Naturally, he can't help lusting for her, and this story progresses from platonic to sexual to forever in roughly a few pages.

Though the story is super-short, it is packed with sex scenes. The idea isn't highly original at all, but it is a quick read if you only have an hour to spare.

[Shaly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank goodness this was a free read as it was extremely short, just about 40 pgs or so. Though it was short it was very sexy and entertaining, except I have no idea why the Vampires were after Cat in the first place as that's never explained since the focus of the book is the attraction between her and Em. I guess its explained in the other two books about his brothers but I'm not sure I want to pay for such short books...

[Katrina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've said it once and I'll say it again. I hate it when an author takes a perfectly good story and cuts it into pieces and sells the pieces individually. Just at the first milestone of this story (the couple meet, get it on, realize there's something special there) and boom! the "story" is over.Needless to say, I'm not going to read any more of this story until the whole thing is published and only MAYBE then, just because this piecing !%#$#@^ really ticks me off.

[Zoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was great, with sassy characters and hunks to boot. What more do you need from a shifter book! Lots of heat, and great lead in to to the next volume. Looks to be a good series. Slightly annoying however, that its going to be a racket buying all the volumes. I feel a little let down when Authors do this!

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad for a quick read.
Continuing on with my paranormal adventures today. This was too short to have much of a plot but I'm guessing the three stories in this trilogy combine to tell the story.
Wasn't keen on the use of Mundane for a human. Sorry, but surely Cassandra Clare has a copyright on that. What next, Muggles?

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Give me more!

An exciting tale from the get go! A full-blown ride of vampires, werewolves and a curvy, headstrong woman all wrapped up in the first of a series. Not for those readers under the age of 18.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great start. I hope there's more about the Alpha Trio culture in the next book.

[Rochelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a nice little story, there were a few parts I wasn't so keen on and the ending was a little abrupt!

[Sónia Tigol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow... I love this short story.
It was sexy,steamy and very hot.
I love the characters and the plot.
Now I'm going to read the next book.

[diana piatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a good book

I choose this ratings because it was great werewolf and vampire story. the two characters are now mate can't wait to how that tain out

[Jaime Hudson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such an incredibly short read that just leaves you wanting the rest.

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars