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Running With Alphas #1-4
Running With Alphas: Volume 1
From New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Viola Rivard
Just when she thinks her life can’t get any worse, Taylor meets alpha wolf Alder—the most caring, gallant, and handsome man on the planet. On the run from the police, there’s no way she could possibly get involved with him. But somehow she does anyway.
Alder seems to be convinced that the two of them are going to live happily ever after in his mountain territory. But between looming pack wars, her dicey past, and his twin brother—the most obnoxious, sadistic, and handsome man on the planet—Taylor has a feeling that her new life among werewolves may be just as complicated as her human one.
This is Volume 1 of 2 in the complete Running With Alphas story. It contains mature content and ménage romance.
Just when she thinks her life can’t get any worse, Taylor meets alpha wolf Alder—the most caring, gallant, and handsome man on the planet. On the run from the police, there’s no way she could possibly get involved with him. But somehow she does anyway.
Alder seems to be convinced that the two of them are going to live happily ever after in his mountain territory. But between looming pack wars, her dicey past, and his twin brother—the most obnoxious, sadistic, and handsome man on the planet—Taylor has a feeling that her new life among werewolves may be just as complicated as her human one.
This is Volume 1 of 2 in the complete Running With Alphas story. It contains mature content and ménage romance.
585 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 17, 2015
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May 10, 2017
Loved it
This is a well done story. The relationship between each character is well done and not too over the top dramatic. There is plenty of background on each character and the pack.
This is a well done story. The relationship between each character is well done and not too over the top dramatic. There is plenty of background on each character and the pack.
February 7, 2018
Enjoyed Better 2nd Time
I enjoyed this series better second time around because I could now read everything in one sitting. I love there paranormal books from Viola and can't wait to read them all again
I enjoyed this series better second time around because I could now read everything in one sitting. I love there paranormal books from Viola and can't wait to read them all again
July 27, 2015
I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR AN HONEST REVIEW AND THIS IS MY HONEST OPINION .... OVER 18 READING......
A WONDERFUL, FUNNY, ENTREATING ,INTERESTING,THRILLING, FIRST FOUR BOOKS IN THIS SERIES
SAFETY #1
This is a GREAT STORY and each part just drags you further into the story line. You can't really decide whether Alder is nuts for excepting his twin Hale' s ideal for him to join him as mate to Taylor.The deal was YOU be the mate, all the lovely, dovey stuff and all offspring are yours, I just want her body. You find out a little more about their other brother Cain and his pack.Taylor's scent is started to change for her fertile time, when she should be choosing which brother to mate. She came with Alder, wants him but he wants children,now. Taylor does not, so she needs Hale on her side to wait.
I can't wait till the next book to see where it goes next. What choices Taylor, Alder,Hale make. Will they all decide to go on with the crazy plan? Will Alder decide to wait for children when/if he finds out Taylor doesn't want them or will she decide she does. And finally discover who she really wants.
HONESTY #1
Alder (alpha twin) finds Taylor(human ) he takes her to his mountain pack home to be is mate. Where she meets Hale (the other alpha twin) who also wants her. The rest of the pack or telling her they will fight for her, she does not want this to happen. Alder is kind , trustworthy and gentle and Hale is wild and a little harsh. She is learning many things she never even thought was real is real, but she is coping.But two alphas now that she doesn't know about,can she handle both? Alder did tell her that they would be leaving, but now seems to be helping her to settle into the little cabin. Alder and Hale seem to be getting along. I can't wait for the next part.
CHOICES #1
Alder (alpha twin) finds Taylor(human ) he takes her to his mountain pack home to be is mate. Where she meets Hale (the other alpha twin) who also wants her. The rest of the pack or telling her they will fight for her, she does not want this to happen. Alder is kind , trustworthy and gentle and Hale is wild and a little harsh. She is learning many things she never even thought was real is real, but she is coping.But two alphas now that she doesn't know about,can she handle both? Alder did tell her that they would be leaving, but now seems to be helping her to settle into the little cabin. Alder and Hale seem to be getting along. I can't wait for the next part.
Twin Alphas of Halcyon territory (Hale the oldest ,he wants to drive Whiteriver and Alder, he wants peace with Whiteriver because they were part of Halcyon,but willing to fight if his Mate Taylor is in danger) have different ideals of what is best for their pack. Alder met Taylor and new she was his mate, he saved her and took her to his land where she wood never have to fear anything, if she could except what he was. then Hale pretended to be his brother with her (she did not know there were twins yet) when Alder caught him , he threw him out of the room. They come to an unusual arrangement . They will be war it seams. then there is Petal, Hales playmate (part of whiteriver pack) thrown out and sent with Alder to Hale. Now is she there to be helped or to cause trouble,I just don't know. Can't wait till the next book. To see what they will do? Alder wants a mate and children....Taylor wants Alder but not children....Hale made a deal with Alden.. he could mate Taylor and all the sweet things and babies were Alden's to claim but Hale wanted Taylor's body too. To stop their fight for her she agreed. But now Hale wants more...It is constantly changing to keep you wondering.
TRUST #1
Viola was on the run from them FUN she meats a wonderful guy offering a ride , then protection. Then decides to take her home to another his den, now before they get there he knows he must tell her his secret. But he keeps putting it off till they are. Attack by werewolf group over something his twin did.He doesn't think he can stay at that den where he is co alpha, after he makes Viola his mate. Which as it end you have so many questions.What will Viola do, she can't let him leave his den but she is falling in love with him. Should he make his brother leave and him stay pack leader or should he take his mate and leave the pack to his porter? Plus he has to deal with his brother over his future mate.A good book I read it in less then a day and made my review.
A WONDERFUL, FUNNY, ENTREATING ,INTERESTING,THRILLING, FIRST FOUR BOOKS IN THIS SERIES
SAFETY #1
This is a GREAT STORY and each part just drags you further into the story line. You can't really decide whether Alder is nuts for excepting his twin Hale' s ideal for him to join him as mate to Taylor.The deal was YOU be the mate, all the lovely, dovey stuff and all offspring are yours, I just want her body. You find out a little more about their other brother Cain and his pack.Taylor's scent is started to change for her fertile time, when she should be choosing which brother to mate. She came with Alder, wants him but he wants children,now. Taylor does not, so she needs Hale on her side to wait.
I can't wait till the next book to see where it goes next. What choices Taylor, Alder,Hale make. Will they all decide to go on with the crazy plan? Will Alder decide to wait for children when/if he finds out Taylor doesn't want them or will she decide she does. And finally discover who she really wants.
HONESTY #1
Alder (alpha twin) finds Taylor(human ) he takes her to his mountain pack home to be is mate. Where she meets Hale (the other alpha twin) who also wants her. The rest of the pack or telling her they will fight for her, she does not want this to happen. Alder is kind , trustworthy and gentle and Hale is wild and a little harsh. She is learning many things she never even thought was real is real, but she is coping.But two alphas now that she doesn't know about,can she handle both? Alder did tell her that they would be leaving, but now seems to be helping her to settle into the little cabin. Alder and Hale seem to be getting along. I can't wait for the next part.
CHOICES #1
Alder (alpha twin) finds Taylor(human ) he takes her to his mountain pack home to be is mate. Where she meets Hale (the other alpha twin) who also wants her. The rest of the pack or telling her they will fight for her, she does not want this to happen. Alder is kind , trustworthy and gentle and Hale is wild and a little harsh. She is learning many things she never even thought was real is real, but she is coping.But two alphas now that she doesn't know about,can she handle both? Alder did tell her that they would be leaving, but now seems to be helping her to settle into the little cabin. Alder and Hale seem to be getting along. I can't wait for the next part.
Twin Alphas of Halcyon territory (Hale the oldest ,he wants to drive Whiteriver and Alder, he wants peace with Whiteriver because they were part of Halcyon,but willing to fight if his Mate Taylor is in danger) have different ideals of what is best for their pack. Alder met Taylor and new she was his mate, he saved her and took her to his land where she wood never have to fear anything, if she could except what he was. then Hale pretended to be his brother with her (she did not know there were twins yet) when Alder caught him , he threw him out of the room. They come to an unusual arrangement . They will be war it seams. then there is Petal, Hales playmate (part of whiteriver pack) thrown out and sent with Alder to Hale. Now is she there to be helped or to cause trouble,I just don't know. Can't wait till the next book. To see what they will do? Alder wants a mate and children....Taylor wants Alder but not children....Hale made a deal with Alden.. he could mate Taylor and all the sweet things and babies were Alden's to claim but Hale wanted Taylor's body too. To stop their fight for her she agreed. But now Hale wants more...It is constantly changing to keep you wondering.
TRUST #1
Viola was on the run from them FUN she meats a wonderful guy offering a ride , then protection. Then decides to take her home to another his den, now before they get there he knows he must tell her his secret. But he keeps putting it off till they are. Attack by werewolf group over something his twin did.He doesn't think he can stay at that den where he is co alpha, after he makes Viola his mate. Which as it end you have so many questions.What will Viola do, she can't let him leave his den but she is falling in love with him. Should he make his brother leave and him stay pack leader or should he take his mate and leave the pack to his porter? Plus he has to deal with his brother over his future mate.A good book I read it in less then a day and made my review.
July 25, 2015
DELICIOUSLY CUTE, SINFULLY SEXY AND DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING !!!
Title: Volume One (Includes first four books: Trust, Honesty, Choices and Safety)
Series: Running With The Alphas
Designation: Shifter Romance, Not a Standalone Story, Originally Published As An Eight Part Serial)
Author: Viola Rivard
My Rating: FIVE SUPER SEXY STARS *****
Summer Heat got you down?? Want to curl up under the air conditioner with a great book?? How about the first half of Viola Rivard's bestselling serial, Running With The Alphas?!!? Although, this series is so darn sexy, it just might heat you up rather than cool you down! But that's the good kind of heat, right ladies?? Would you like to dip your toe in to test the water?? This is the perfect place to start! The story is exciting, original,fast-paced, compelling, gripping, addictive, humorous, romantic, sweet, heartwarming and a ton of fun. The dialog is smart, exceptionally well written and flows effortlessly. The characters are fascinating, captivating, quirky, engaging, endearing, super sexy and at times, laugh out loud funny. Rivard skillfully combines these elements to create a wonderfully written paranormal romance filled with adventure, suspense, humor, family, love, heartbreak, angst and hope. She does an amazing job of connecting the characters from this series with the characters from her Bound to the Alpha series, another great read. So, what's it about?? Taylor is a beautiful young woman with no family and already had quite a few bad breaks in her short life. The most recent being an evil boss who became much too frisky and wound up dead. Dead?!? Yep, and now she's on the run for her freedom and her life. So what's a girl to do when she's out in the middle of nowhere and a handsome knight in shining armor suddenly offers you a ride? Well, you intentionally neglect to tell him you're a fugitive and accept the ride of course! He was actually wearing jeans and driving an old beat-up truck but who cares about the little details when the guy is a hot hunk like Alder. But there's just a couple of little problems - the police are hot on her trail and the knight isn't really a knight - he's an alpha werewolf with his own pack. What? And he wants to take the beautiful Taylor to his den to keep her safe. Well, that doesn't sound too bad, right?. But there's more.... he wants to make her his mate. Huh? And there's even more...He has an identical twin brother who may also have the hots for Taylor and she just may have the hots for him as well. Oh my! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Beautiful curvy human running from "the man" and is torn by her love for two brothers-check! Handsome alpha werewolf twins who both love the same woman-check! A wonderfully endearing pack of merry misfits which includes wolves, a fox, a hawk and a racoon-check! Never-ending danger, constant drama, spine-tingling adventure, spiteful enemies, out of control jealousy, a boat load of humor and a few hilarious shenanigans-check! Heated attraction, fiery passion, sweet romance and some dreamy sex-you bet! That and a whole lot more! Deliciously cute, sinfully sexy and delightfully entertaining !!!
Title: Volume One (Includes first four books: Trust, Honesty, Choices and Safety)
Series: Running With The Alphas
Designation: Shifter Romance, Not a Standalone Story, Originally Published As An Eight Part Serial)
Author: Viola Rivard
My Rating: FIVE SUPER SEXY STARS *****
Summer Heat got you down?? Want to curl up under the air conditioner with a great book?? How about the first half of Viola Rivard's bestselling serial, Running With The Alphas?!!? Although, this series is so darn sexy, it just might heat you up rather than cool you down! But that's the good kind of heat, right ladies?? Would you like to dip your toe in to test the water?? This is the perfect place to start! The story is exciting, original,fast-paced, compelling, gripping, addictive, humorous, romantic, sweet, heartwarming and a ton of fun. The dialog is smart, exceptionally well written and flows effortlessly. The characters are fascinating, captivating, quirky, engaging, endearing, super sexy and at times, laugh out loud funny. Rivard skillfully combines these elements to create a wonderfully written paranormal romance filled with adventure, suspense, humor, family, love, heartbreak, angst and hope. She does an amazing job of connecting the characters from this series with the characters from her Bound to the Alpha series, another great read. So, what's it about?? Taylor is a beautiful young woman with no family and already had quite a few bad breaks in her short life. The most recent being an evil boss who became much too frisky and wound up dead. Dead?!? Yep, and now she's on the run for her freedom and her life. So what's a girl to do when she's out in the middle of nowhere and a handsome knight in shining armor suddenly offers you a ride? Well, you intentionally neglect to tell him you're a fugitive and accept the ride of course! He was actually wearing jeans and driving an old beat-up truck but who cares about the little details when the guy is a hot hunk like Alder. But there's just a couple of little problems - the police are hot on her trail and the knight isn't really a knight - he's an alpha werewolf with his own pack. What? And he wants to take the beautiful Taylor to his den to keep her safe. Well, that doesn't sound too bad, right?. But there's more.... he wants to make her his mate. Huh? And there's even more...He has an identical twin brother who may also have the hots for Taylor and she just may have the hots for him as well. Oh my! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Beautiful curvy human running from "the man" and is torn by her love for two brothers-check! Handsome alpha werewolf twins who both love the same woman-check! A wonderfully endearing pack of merry misfits which includes wolves, a fox, a hawk and a racoon-check! Never-ending danger, constant drama, spine-tingling adventure, spiteful enemies, out of control jealousy, a boat load of humor and a few hilarious shenanigans-check! Heated attraction, fiery passion, sweet romance and some dreamy sex-you bet! That and a whole lot more! Deliciously cute, sinfully sexy and delightfully entertaining !!!
July 25, 2015
trust
Alder comes across Taylor his life was already complicated but he wants Taylor more than he wants his pack .. but his brother Hale has done something between the pack and another pack who is run by Silas another alpha over a female pack .... he comes back but smells Taylor .. but one has to wonder will he cause a wedge between his brother and his brother's possible mate or will he let her be .. also who is Beka and why does she want Alder ..and Taylor meets two pack mates though both different type shifters Lark who is with Glenn but is Beka's brother .. will the next book be intense or will it be calm before the storm to find out more also what is Taylor hiding did she really kill due to other reasons or was it self defense .. to find out buy , read and review and read on ...
Honesty
Taylor and her potential mate Alder and his brother Hale have a time of things due to how Hale feels about Taylor and her friends hope she and Alder don't leave but things intenseify between Hale , Alder and Taylor to find out more buy , read and review
btw this is not the original one but amazon would not allow me to post it which did not go against anything on amazon as to why still baffles me
Choices
An ARC review
Hale and Alder still have their arrangement with Taylor though Hale only wants her body he is finding out that his feelings run deeper than he ever thought possible .. and Alder whom wants Taylor but also wishes he could be more like Hale in the way of giving her fully want she wants but also he wants to be the gentle one as well but allows his brother to give the more agressive side while he adapts to being the gentler one .. Taylor is also finding it hard cause she loves Alder greatly but she is now finding that she is starting to have more deeper feelings for Hale more than she wants to admit and who is Tulip and is she a threat to Taylor to to the brothers .. Tulip was once Hales now Hale only has eyes for one woman but can he deal with the fact it is his brothers mate and not his and will either of them be the father of Taylors pups and which one will she choose stay tuned to read Safety ... and to learn more buy Choices come September 25th 2014 .. and then stay tuned to October the 4th book Safety comes to Ebooks everywhere ..
Safety
as in the last book it was stated that a thrall which is a mating was to happen soon well the time has come the question is will both men Mate with Taylor .. Hale and Alder though one is more her mate than the other .. and Tulip who was in the previous book wants Hale but Hale has no need for her what will Tulip do when he shrugs off her love or is it Lust that Tulip has and will she retaliate or deal with not being with Hale .. and will Taylor get pregnant and if so who will be the father one or both .. to find out buy , read and review and stay turned for the next book Faith .....
Alder comes across Taylor his life was already complicated but he wants Taylor more than he wants his pack .. but his brother Hale has done something between the pack and another pack who is run by Silas another alpha over a female pack .... he comes back but smells Taylor .. but one has to wonder will he cause a wedge between his brother and his brother's possible mate or will he let her be .. also who is Beka and why does she want Alder ..and Taylor meets two pack mates though both different type shifters Lark who is with Glenn but is Beka's brother .. will the next book be intense or will it be calm before the storm to find out more also what is Taylor hiding did she really kill due to other reasons or was it self defense .. to find out buy , read and review and read on ...
Honesty
Taylor and her potential mate Alder and his brother Hale have a time of things due to how Hale feels about Taylor and her friends hope she and Alder don't leave but things intenseify between Hale , Alder and Taylor to find out more buy , read and review
btw this is not the original one but amazon would not allow me to post it which did not go against anything on amazon as to why still baffles me
Choices
An ARC review
Hale and Alder still have their arrangement with Taylor though Hale only wants her body he is finding out that his feelings run deeper than he ever thought possible .. and Alder whom wants Taylor but also wishes he could be more like Hale in the way of giving her fully want she wants but also he wants to be the gentle one as well but allows his brother to give the more agressive side while he adapts to being the gentler one .. Taylor is also finding it hard cause she loves Alder greatly but she is now finding that she is starting to have more deeper feelings for Hale more than she wants to admit and who is Tulip and is she a threat to Taylor to to the brothers .. Tulip was once Hales now Hale only has eyes for one woman but can he deal with the fact it is his brothers mate and not his and will either of them be the father of Taylors pups and which one will she choose stay tuned to read Safety ... and to learn more buy Choices come September 25th 2014 .. and then stay tuned to October the 4th book Safety comes to Ebooks everywhere ..
Safety
as in the last book it was stated that a thrall which is a mating was to happen soon well the time has come the question is will both men Mate with Taylor .. Hale and Alder though one is more her mate than the other .. and Tulip who was in the previous book wants Hale but Hale has no need for her what will Tulip do when he shrugs off her love or is it Lust that Tulip has and will she retaliate or deal with not being with Hale .. and will Taylor get pregnant and if so who will be the father one or both .. to find out buy , read and review and stay turned for the next book Faith .....
July 25, 2015
Running from life and finding a new home
Trust 5 Stars
Very unique start
Very interesting and entertaining start to a new series. I human girl/woman on the run meets up with hot guy/wolf and he protectors her. Bringing her back to his home gets a little interesting at times and once they get their things start to heat up. With a twin brother in the mix at the end things really become interesting. Looking forward to finding out what happens next. Well written and very enjoyable to read. I was given a free copy for an honest review.
Honesty 5 Stars
Integrating into the pack or leaving?
Taylor is having a troubling time thinking she may be taking Alder away from his home and life. He’s not talking with her as much as she needs to make great decisions. And Hale is starting to insert himself into their relationship. Is there some way to keep Alder with his brother? Does Taylor even want to be a mate and end up having pups? Learning the ways of the pack are slow coming but what choice does Taylor have other than staying? Well written and very entertaining to read this second book of the series. I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Choices 5 Stars
Tensions escalate in more ways than one.
With things heating up between the two packs (Halcyou & Whiteriver) Will Alder and Hale start working together or will it start to tear them apart. Or will it be Taylor that does that? What are these feeling Hales is starting to have about Taylor? Is it real or because her scent is starting to change? Well written and keep my interest from beginning to end. Looking forward to the next book in the series. I was given a free copy for an honest review.
Safety 4.5 stars
Mating calls
Taylor doesn’t feel she’s ready to become a mother and want Hale to help convince Alder to wait. But what’s really holding her back. Is it her past or her unknown feeling for Hale when Alder is supposed to be her mate? Or in the end will she mate with both of them. And if she does can or will Hale go back to being aloof with her? These are a few things answered in this book. Well written installment to the series. I was given a free copy for an honest review.
Trust 5 Stars
Very unique start
Very interesting and entertaining start to a new series. I human girl/woman on the run meets up with hot guy/wolf and he protectors her. Bringing her back to his home gets a little interesting at times and once they get their things start to heat up. With a twin brother in the mix at the end things really become interesting. Looking forward to finding out what happens next. Well written and very enjoyable to read. I was given a free copy for an honest review.
Honesty 5 Stars
Integrating into the pack or leaving?
Taylor is having a troubling time thinking she may be taking Alder away from his home and life. He’s not talking with her as much as she needs to make great decisions. And Hale is starting to insert himself into their relationship. Is there some way to keep Alder with his brother? Does Taylor even want to be a mate and end up having pups? Learning the ways of the pack are slow coming but what choice does Taylor have other than staying? Well written and very entertaining to read this second book of the series. I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Choices 5 Stars
Tensions escalate in more ways than one.
With things heating up between the two packs (Halcyou & Whiteriver) Will Alder and Hale start working together or will it start to tear them apart. Or will it be Taylor that does that? What are these feeling Hales is starting to have about Taylor? Is it real or because her scent is starting to change? Well written and keep my interest from beginning to end. Looking forward to the next book in the series. I was given a free copy for an honest review.
Safety 4.5 stars
Mating calls
Taylor doesn’t feel she’s ready to become a mother and want Hale to help convince Alder to wait. But what’s really holding her back. Is it her past or her unknown feeling for Hale when Alder is supposed to be her mate? Or in the end will she mate with both of them. And if she does can or will Hale go back to being aloof with her? These are a few things answered in this book. Well written installment to the series. I was given a free copy for an honest review.
September 9, 2015
If I hadn't read Claimed by the Alphas first, I may have liked this one more. I had already read about Caim and his mate so reading a story with 2 alphas wasn't extraordinary. A great thing about this was the evolution of relationships between all characters. Couple of editing issues though, I always take a bit off the review for that.
October 16, 2015
Running with Alpha's :volume one - viola Rivard (5 Stars)
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August 23, 2015
I enjoyed reading this bundle very much.
April 11, 2017
I liked it
Now this is just my opinion but it seemed to me that Taylor was way more concerned about one male more than the other. I don't like how it was like she was trying to convince herself she was in love with the sweet one rather than the asshole and the book seemed to focus more on her and the asshole rather than the 3 of them. On the read the next set, hopefully it changes up a bit.
Now this is just my opinion but it seemed to me that Taylor was way more concerned about one male more than the other. I don't like how it was like she was trying to convince herself she was in love with the sweet one rather than the asshole and the book seemed to focus more on her and the asshole rather than the 3 of them. On the read the next set, hopefully it changes up a bit.
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