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Alex Drakos #7
Branding Her Again
When Oz Drakos, the kid brother of billionaire industrialist Alex Drakos, accidentally kills the daughter of the state’s Governor, The Drakos Hotel and Casino comes under unrelenting siege by a grieving, vengeful father who believes Alex paid off the cops and covered up the truth. He will stop at nothing to destroy everything the Drakos family holds dear. At the same time, Kari Grant-Drakos, Alex’s beloved but neglected African-American wife, is shocked when she discovers that Jordan’s biological father, her very first love, is very much alive and very much wants his son and lady back in his life. Kari cannot deny that she still has strong feelings for him, and cares deeply for him, and Jordan is torn too. Alex, concerned that he just might lose the two people he holds most dear in this world, shifts his entire focus to courting his wife again. He starts giving her the attention he knows he should have been giving her all along, and tries his best to be a better father to Jordan. He does everything in his power to keep his family together, even as his flagship enterprise, his hotel and casino, is falling apart. Alex Branding Her Again is the latest powerful installment of the Alex Drakos Interracial Romantic Suspense Thriller series.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2019
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About the author
Mallory Monroe
168 books332 followersMallory Monroe, a pseudonym of award-winning, bestselling literary author Teresa McClain-Watson, has well over a hundred bestselling books under her name. They include MaeBelle Marie, the Alex Drakos Romantic Suspense series, the Oz Drakos series, the Reno Gabrini (Mob Boss) series, the Mick Sinatra series, the Sal Gabrini series, the Tommy Gabrini series, the Big Daddy Sinatra series, the Trevor Reese series, the Rags to Romance series, the Teddy Sinatra series, the Boone and Charly series, the Monk Paletti series, the President's Boyfriend series, and the President's Girlfriend/Dutch and Gina series. She has also worked as an executive editor for many years and as an investigator for three. Recently widowed, she has attended Florida State University, Florida A & M. University, the University of North Florida, and the University of Mississippi at Oxford Summer Law Institute. A law school dropout, she holds a Master's degree in history and education and credits God Almighty for ALL of her success. Visit mallorymonroebooks.com or austinbrookpublishing.com for updates and more information on all of her titles. See also amazon.com/author/teresamcclainwatson.
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December 22, 2019
Good read
There were a few grammatical errors where the wrong pronouns were used and some of the descriptions of Kari and Alex’s sexual escapades were a little awkward. Overall, I enjoyed this story more than the last and I’m looking forward to the next one. BTW, please stop talking about Kari’s looks...it’s overkill because it’s always followed up with mentioning how she’s not unattractive.
There were a few grammatical errors where the wrong pronouns were used and some of the descriptions of Kari and Alex’s sexual escapades were a little awkward. Overall, I enjoyed this story more than the last and I’m looking forward to the next one. BTW, please stop talking about Kari’s looks...it’s overkill because it’s always followed up with mentioning how she’s not unattractive.
December 17, 2019
Great 👍
I enjoy all of Mallory work. This was an intriguing read with action and romance. I would like to see this family progress and grow with normalcy.
I enjoy all of Mallory work. This was an intriguing read with action and romance. I would like to see this family progress and grow with normalcy.
December 18, 2019
I always enjoy...
I always enjoy Alex Drakos and Kari and the rest of the family. I loved the cameo with Reno and Trina. I can't wait for the next book.
I always enjoy Alex Drakos and Kari and the rest of the family. I loved the cameo with Reno and Trina. I can't wait for the next book.
January 2, 2020
Rethinking the Drakos series
I have read all of the Drakos series, it's a good read but now I'm reconsidering ordering anymore books.
They are a very interesting read but I feel you are drawing the series out and I'm losing interest your writing. I sure you are going to write at least 2 to 3 more books to this series because now you still have to deal Drakos crazy daughter and probably Dayvon's evil mother but enough, it's getting boring.
I have read all of the Drakos series, it's a good read but now I'm reconsidering ordering anymore books.
They are a very interesting read but I feel you are drawing the series out and I'm losing interest your writing. I sure you are going to write at least 2 to 3 more books to this series because now you still have to deal Drakos crazy daughter and probably Dayvon's evil mother but enough, it's getting boring.
January 1, 2020
Keeping His Lady
It's great to catch up with Alex and Karena after their last installment. Alex is back to his hustle of long meeting away from home to keep his empire on top. As any business owner fears, bleeding money in to a venture is a risk without seeing the return and his hotel Drakos is bleeding heavily. Alex has to work his magic to fix this to save his empire to pass on to his son Jordan, his heir apparent!
Great catch up on family, and then DayVon shows up returning from grave, for greed surprising Kari that she passed out, this brings Alex home from important meeting to save his company, his priority has now changed. But good overcome evil. Alex does not trust DayVon and sticks around to show his family he is not leaving. True nature of DayVon comes out, he tries to kidnap Kari and Jordan but Kari shows her street smarts and does her thing to alert Alex. He comes to the rescue, Kari puts her effort in to save herself and Jordan but gives Alex the opportunity to put the final nail in DayVon's scheme by blowing up his copter. Great story love catching up with Alex and Kari. Would love to see a story on Oz with a woman who catches his eye and bring him to heel with a character just like Kari, that would be a story to follow! Great stuff love it!☺
It's great to catch up with Alex and Karena after their last installment. Alex is back to his hustle of long meeting away from home to keep his empire on top. As any business owner fears, bleeding money in to a venture is a risk without seeing the return and his hotel Drakos is bleeding heavily. Alex has to work his magic to fix this to save his empire to pass on to his son Jordan, his heir apparent!
Great catch up on family, and then DayVon shows up returning from grave, for greed surprising Kari that she passed out, this brings Alex home from important meeting to save his company, his priority has now changed. But good overcome evil. Alex does not trust DayVon and sticks around to show his family he is not leaving. True nature of DayVon comes out, he tries to kidnap Kari and Jordan but Kari shows her street smarts and does her thing to alert Alex. He comes to the rescue, Kari puts her effort in to save herself and Jordan but gives Alex the opportunity to put the final nail in DayVon's scheme by blowing up his copter. Great story love catching up with Alex and Kari. Would love to see a story on Oz with a woman who catches his eye and bring him to heel with a character just like Kari, that would be a story to follow! Great stuff love it!☺
December 22, 2019
A Very Good and Suspenseful Interracial Romantic Thriller
Alex Drakos: Branding Her Again is a very good and suspenseful interracial romantic that earned a rating of five stars. Alex Drakos have to fight for his family when Jordon's biological father come back into their lives. They have to overcome a lot of obstacles to stay alive and b keep their family intact. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this installment of Alex Drakos series because it is sensual and exciting. I recommend it to everyone who enjoys reading very good romantic suspenseful thrillers.
Alex Drakos: Branding Her Again is a very good and suspenseful interracial romantic that earned a rating of five stars. Alex Drakos have to fight for his family when Jordon's biological father come back into their lives. They have to overcome a lot of obstacles to stay alive and b keep their family intact. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this installment of Alex Drakos series because it is sensual and exciting. I recommend it to everyone who enjoys reading very good romantic suspenseful thrillers.
December 20, 2019
I love Alex Drakos❣️❣️❣️
Who doesn't love a man that will fight for his family! A ghost from the past threatens to tear the Drakos family apart. This is the last thing Alex need while busy trying to secure his son’s future.
Who doesn't love a man that will fight for his family! A ghost from the past threatens to tear the Drakos family apart. This is the last thing Alex need while busy trying to secure his son’s future.
December 19, 2019
Time is not his friend
Alex needs to take a page from a movie stars book and home school Jordan and let Kari travel with him. If they are going to have more kids, they better start now.
Alex needs to take a page from a movie stars book and home school Jordan and let Kari travel with him. If they are going to have more kids, they better start now.
December 28, 2019
Kari and Jordan branded Alex
I didn't think that I would read another Mallory Monroe book but I'm a sucker for Alex, Kari and Jordan. This book didn't disappoint. We know that Alex doesn't play when it comes to Kari and Jordan. However, what would he do when faced with the possibility that they would choose someone else over him.
Kari and Jordan stepped up and showed Alex that they truly loved him. Maybe, all three will not let insecurities interfere with them loving each other again. Alex proved again how much he loved them and even went outside his comfort zone to show it. Kari and Jordan proved their love for him. They could have allowed DayVon to be a part of their lives but Alex would always be first for them.
I loved how Jordan is growing up to be a respectful and loving person who was not taken in by his "birth" father. He loved Alex for the father he had always been and proved his loyalty to Alex. Kari didn't do anything but prove her worth to Alex over and over. Who would have thought that Alex needed to know that they will always choose him for they truly loved him.
Oz, Oz, Oz! He needs to grow up no matter how much he loves Alex, Kari and Jordan. It was good to see Alex put Oz in his place but still show his love for him by protecting him.
This book was a good book with no doubt of the outcome. Still, there was intrigue and drama because Kari and Jordan could have made wrong choices. Really good book, but was surprised with the grammatical errors which pulled me out of the story. Can't wait to read the next book in the Drakos' series
I didn't think that I would read another Mallory Monroe book but I'm a sucker for Alex, Kari and Jordan. This book didn't disappoint. We know that Alex doesn't play when it comes to Kari and Jordan. However, what would he do when faced with the possibility that they would choose someone else over him.
Kari and Jordan stepped up and showed Alex that they truly loved him. Maybe, all three will not let insecurities interfere with them loving each other again. Alex proved again how much he loved them and even went outside his comfort zone to show it. Kari and Jordan proved their love for him. They could have allowed DayVon to be a part of their lives but Alex would always be first for them.
I loved how Jordan is growing up to be a respectful and loving person who was not taken in by his "birth" father. He loved Alex for the father he had always been and proved his loyalty to Alex. Kari didn't do anything but prove her worth to Alex over and over. Who would have thought that Alex needed to know that they will always choose him for they truly loved him.
Oz, Oz, Oz! He needs to grow up no matter how much he loves Alex, Kari and Jordan. It was good to see Alex put Oz in his place but still show his love for him by protecting him.
This book was a good book with no doubt of the outcome. Still, there was intrigue and drama because Kari and Jordan could have made wrong choices. Really good book, but was surprised with the grammatical errors which pulled me out of the story. Can't wait to read the next book in the Drakos' series
February 13, 2020
Wow!!! ALEX AND KARENA got through another ordeal. This one was pretty tough. This was an eye opener for Alex. This is something that many men need to understand and learn not to take their wives and/or girlfriends for granted.
Alex showed and proved that he loved his Kari more than anything. Oz is still hilarious and I know his time for finding love will be coming at the end of this series. However, Alex and Karena’s story is not finished yet, Alex’s crazy daughter is still around somewhere and Jordan’s grandmother is still lingering around.
. I wonder, Have you ever thought about having Dutch and Gina make an appearance🤔. I really need to read Trina and Reno’s stories. Mallory Monroe has done it again, another great read.
Alex showed and proved that he loved his Kari more than anything. Oz is still hilarious and I know his time for finding love will be coming at the end of this series. However, Alex and Karena’s story is not finished yet, Alex’s crazy daughter is still around somewhere and Jordan’s grandmother is still lingering around.
. I wonder, Have you ever thought about having Dutch and Gina make an appearance🤔. I really need to read Trina and Reno’s stories. Mallory Monroe has done it again, another great read.
December 29, 2019
Wow Alex Drakos!!!👍😍
You gotta love Alex. He's amazing. Almost as good as the Gabrini/ Sinatra Families. The way he handled Dayvon Clarke, simply amazing. Kari Grant-Drakos, is no shrinking violet. She can hold her own when push comes to shove. You gotta love her the way she always cover Alex's back. She's his ride or die chick, forever. Oz, is so sweet. When will he get his very own love story? I would like to see him get together with Gloria Sinatra. Nick The Tick Sinatra's, daughter. That would be something. I would also love to see Alex and Kari, have a baby, soon. This was a very adventurous read. Cannot wait to read the next chapter in their on going love saga.
You gotta love Alex. He's amazing. Almost as good as the Gabrini/ Sinatra Families. The way he handled Dayvon Clarke, simply amazing. Kari Grant-Drakos, is no shrinking violet. She can hold her own when push comes to shove. You gotta love her the way she always cover Alex's back. She's his ride or die chick, forever. Oz, is so sweet. When will he get his very own love story? I would like to see him get together with Gloria Sinatra. Nick The Tick Sinatra's, daughter. That would be something. I would also love to see Alex and Kari, have a baby, soon. This was a very adventurous read. Cannot wait to read the next chapter in their on going love saga.
April 14, 2021
Family reunion
Another drama full book that included Jordan biological father showing wanting to claim his son after 15 yrs. I love me some Alex, and I don't like the fact that Kari characters really gets in my nerve. I just think by now she should know Alex and his work habit now, but she still complain, and is was no better, I was really surprise of him. Not once have Alex hasn't shown Jordan or Kari for that matter as to how much he love them, and would do anything for them.
I just think she expect to much and that he bends over backwards for them.
Another drama full book that included Jordan biological father showing wanting to claim his son after 15 yrs. I love me some Alex, and I don't like the fact that Kari characters really gets in my nerve. I just think by now she should know Alex and his work habit now, but she still complain, and is was no better, I was really surprise of him. Not once have Alex hasn't shown Jordan or Kari for that matter as to how much he love them, and would do anything for them.
I just think she expect to much and that he bends over backwards for them.
December 25, 2019
Never never disappointed
Once again ms. Monroe hit the ball out the park. Highly recommend. Oz needs his own story and he needs someone just as reckless, sexy, funny and deadly. M aybe a movie buff with wild imagination that always lands her in trouble and her imagination allows her to take on kick butt personas.
I am one of ms. Monroe's biggest fans and I look forward to new and upcoming material. Great job!
Once again ms. Monroe hit the ball out the park. Highly recommend. Oz needs his own story and he needs someone just as reckless, sexy, funny and deadly. M aybe a movie buff with wild imagination that always lands her in trouble and her imagination allows her to take on kick butt personas.
I am one of ms. Monroe's biggest fans and I look forward to new and upcoming material. Great job!
January 3, 2020
I want more!
This could have been a little longer. If it's the last book, then we need a final ending...a happily ever after ending. Are they going to have more kids? Will the Drakos survive? Will Jordon stop looking too young for his age and hit a growth spurt? When will Oz's story pick up with love and happiness?... So many questions. BIG SIGH! Another book please Ms. Monroe.
This could have been a little longer. If it's the last book, then we need a final ending...a happily ever after ending. Are they going to have more kids? Will the Drakos survive? Will Jordon stop looking too young for his age and hit a growth spurt? When will Oz's story pick up with love and happiness?... So many questions. BIG SIGH! Another book please Ms. Monroe.
September 16, 2020
Alex Drakos series is fantastic!
I love e everything about Alex and Karis story, except for one seriously major flaw!!! With all that money and smarts of Alex Drakos, and all the attempts on him and his families lives.......why in the hell did they never have CONSTANT one-on-one security for each member of that family. So much of those close calls would have never happened. Other than that glaringly obvious and irritating fact, the whole series was great!
I love e everything about Alex and Karis story, except for one seriously major flaw!!! With all that money and smarts of Alex Drakos, and all the attempts on him and his families lives.......why in the hell did they never have CONSTANT one-on-one security for each member of that family. So much of those close calls would have never happened. Other than that glaringly obvious and irritating fact, the whole series was great!
December 23, 2019
Again Mallory Monroe has written such an awesome and suspenseful story! I was getting worried about Kari for a minute! But, she has the spunk like (Reno's Trina) and knows when she is being "snowed"! I am sure that the next book for Alex and Kari Drakos will include Selinda Clarke (her ex's evil mother) and looking forward to it. This was a great read!
December 28, 2019
Love them. Marrying a man like Drakos, you must accept the fact that he has enemies. Kari said her I Do at the wedding knowing full well she as well as Alex had concessions to make if this marriage and ready made family was going to survive. That’s what they’ve managed to do. Fighting off all that has come up against their love, and still standing strong in the end.
September 21, 2021
Yeah, I shouldn't have reread this series again. You notice the discrepancies the second time around. In the previous book it is revealed that Alex is worth $100 Billion dollars. In this story Alex is told that the casino has bled half a billion dollars. Alex's thought is "half of his fortune". Maybe my math is off. She lost a ⭐ for that.
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December 25, 2019
Keeping His Woman
Ms. Monroe does it again with this new novel. Alex is handsome as ever and deadly. A man from the past comes to take Karen's and his son. This is not going to happen. There is intrigued and high intensity. There is non-stop action and intense love along the way. Take a ride with Alex and his family. Excellent reading and exceptional writing.
Ms. Monroe does it again with this new novel. Alex is handsome as ever and deadly. A man from the past comes to take Karen's and his son. This is not going to happen. There is intrigued and high intensity. There is non-stop action and intense love along the way. Take a ride with Alex and his family. Excellent reading and exceptional writing.
December 30, 2019
I always love the Alex Drakos series of books, and look forward to the next book to find out if DayVon mother and brothers come back for revenge, and did Alex get a hand up on the motel situation that’s draining his funds, and what will Oz get into next?? Great job
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January 14, 2020
Sweet!!!
I cannot seem to get enough of Alex and Kari. Always have proportioned running for them or wishing them harm. But gotdamn it they overcome it and not taking any prisoners. Until the next time.
I cannot seem to get enough of Alex and Kari. Always have proportioned running for them or wishing them harm. But gotdamn it they overcome it and not taking any prisoners. Until the next time.
January 18, 2020
Claiming his family
My favorite family to read about. I really enjoy your work, another one well done. When is Oz going to have a love interest. No one can take care of their family members better than Alex Drakos. Look forward to more good reading from you Mallory.
My favorite family to read about. I really enjoy your work, another one well done. When is Oz going to have a love interest. No one can take care of their family members better than Alex Drakos. Look forward to more good reading from you Mallory.
January 20, 2020
3.5 rounding to 4
I thought Selinda was a bitch, Dajalla is a bigger one. Trash
The connection of the mayor to Dajalla was not plausible but I guess I’ll roll with it.
I’m glad Jordan and Kari made the right choice.
There is always drama and chaos in Alex’s life. Not sure how he deals. I’m especially unsure how Kari deals with it. Some how they make it work
Still want that book on Oz
I thought Selinda was a bitch, Dajalla is a bigger one. Trash
The connection of the mayor to Dajalla was not plausible but I guess I’ll roll with it.
I’m glad Jordan and Kari made the right choice.
There is always drama and chaos in Alex’s life. Not sure how he deals. I’m especially unsure how Kari deals with it. Some how they make it work
Still want that book on Oz
March 21, 2020
Reincarnation
I felt bad for Jordan and Kari , to have her first love and Jordan, biological father back just to be disappointed was unnecessary. I love the backstory of Kari, young love story. Alex and OZ never disappoint always there to protect
their family.
I felt bad for Jordan and Kari , to have her first love and Jordan, biological father back just to be disappointed was unnecessary. I love the backstory of Kari, young love story. Alex and OZ never disappoint always there to protect
their family.
July 9, 2025
Good read
This is a good story. My problem with most of your stories the men are strong and the women fall for them even though they know what they do for a living. Then the women do stupid things to almost get everyone killed..
This is a good story. My problem with most of your stories the men are strong and the women fall for them even though they know what they do for a living. Then the women do stupid things to almost get everyone killed..
December 24, 2019
Loved it
As always Mallory told a great suspenseful story. I love this couple and all of their adventures. Can’t wait for the next book
As always Mallory told a great suspenseful story. I love this couple and all of their adventures. Can’t wait for the next book
December 27, 2019
Alex Drakos better than ever!!!
Loved the this one .Alex willing to fight for his family more than ever before they realized how much he loved them!! Awesome..
Loved the this one .Alex willing to fight for his family more than ever before they realized how much he loved them!! Awesome..
December 30, 2019
The BOMB AS ALWAYS
I love this series i was thinking what could she
Come up with next but girl u outdone urself once again i loved this book and this series love u girl
I love this series i was thinking what could she
Come up with next but girl u outdone urself once again i loved this book and this series love u girl
December 31, 2019
Another great one.
Action, suspense, and thrilling all rolled into one story with a new dropping ending. Mallory Monroe is one of my favorite authors.
Action, suspense, and thrilling all rolled into one story with a new dropping ending. Mallory Monroe is one of my favorite authors.
January 8, 2020
Talk about action!!!
This had so much going on I couldn't put it down. ( Glad I was off work today). I really enjoyed this book. My question is will Kari have Alex's baby????
This had so much going on I couldn't put it down. ( Glad I was off work today). I really enjoyed this book. My question is will Kari have Alex's baby????
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