Back of Book: 

With 10 enchanting illustrations, My Shy Alpha is the first book in an empowering, steamy fantasy series that leaves readers swooning for a shy Alpha Lycan while rooting for an abuse survivor as she rediscovers what it means to be loved.

Aliya Matsuoka meets “him” in her dreams - a regal yet unexpectedly shy man. But strangest of all, he always meets her in the forest, where their instant bond escalates into a sensual night beneath the stars.

In waking reality, a monstrous ex blurred Aliya’s judgment on whom to trust. She won’t even kiss most dates, let alone “get down and dirty in the leaves” with a gorgeous stranger.

When Aliya follows an uncontrollable urge to retrace her dream’s steps, reality surpasses her wildest imagination; she’s living amongst Lycans, shapeshifters who can morph into wolves at will.

Outspoken for his “untraditional values” that Lycan sexes should have equal rights, shy Alpha Noah Greenfield faces constant pushback from other Alphas who thrive on dominance. Aliya, however, finds his social defiance alluring. As Aliya and Noah’s fated love transcends all bonds, Aliya unleashes her desires.

But diving into this paranormal fairytale isn’t enough to erase Aliya’s trauma; there’s always a chance another monster could follow her home.

Equal parts heartfelt and steamy, the My Shy Alpha series follows an epic love story for both seasoned werewolf lovers and new readers dipping their paws into the shifter universe. 

Book Number: One 

Genre: Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

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A super spicy wolf shifter romance brimming with emotional depth that explores topics such as OCD, PTSD, and being a survivor of abuse. 

Aliya Matsuoka fears growing close to anyone after an abusive ex left her with severe trauma surrounding relationships. After seeing a mysterious man in a reoccurring dream, Aliya can't help but set her standards high. She needs someone who will love her unconditionally and make her feel safe. When she gets an urge to recreate her dream, she meets a man by the name of Noah. He is shy, respectful, and everything Aliya ever dreamed of. And he's the Alpha leader of a group of secretive wolf shifters who have lived around her as long as she's existed. Aliya and Noah feel an undeniable attraction towards one another, which Aliya soon discovers is due to them being fated mates. That doesn't mean they don't have things to work through, as both Aliya and Noah are haunted by the traumas of their pasts. 

I am a huge fan of shifter romances, so I knew I couldn't pass this one up when given the chance to read it. The author sent me the coolest PR box featuring a ton of their artwork, so it was no surprise that my expectations were high for this one. I knew going into it that it was steamy with a ton of emotional depth and it definitely delivered on both fronts. 

I think the coolest thing about this story is how different Noah is from the typical Alpha wolf. Usually they are possessive, controlling, and desperate to mark their mate without putting her feelings first. The fact that Noah is so shy, nervous, and kind towards Aliya is so stinking cute and a breath of fresh air for this genre! 

I loved all the LGBTQIA+ themes this book included as well as the pushback against gender stereotypes. Both Aliya and Noah are bisexual and didn't want to narrow their worldviews by only pursuing a certain type of person. Noah is very progressive for an Alpha. Usually, wolf packs rely heavily on gender stereotypes, such as men are always more dominant and that women can't lead. However, Kai's world breaks all of these barriers, which I think is really awesome and something that more wolf shifter books need to be willing to do. 

Aliya and Noah both are afflicted with extreme PTSD that has them reliving devastating events that happened to them in their pasts. The tea wasn't exactly spilt on what happened to them, but we know that it has to do with past relationships they were in that hurt them severely. It devastates me that people are willing to inflict such pain on others on purpose, and I'm glad that Aliya and Noah found each other to help battle their demons together. 

Aliya also has OCD, which is a disorder that I always find fascinating to learn more about. The way that OCD causes the human brain to work against itself can be terrifying, and I love the fact that Aliya is actively going to therapy to help her deal with her obsessions and her compulsions. The way that she opens up to Noah about her disorder is also super sweet, and I wish that all people were this understanding of others. 

Aliya and Noah certainly have a special relationship. I feel that most humans yearn to find a relationship like theirs where they can be completely open and honest with one another. They can work through the demons of their past and maintain open communication with one another to work towards a healthy future together. Noah treats Aliya like an actual goddess, and I think that is such an attractive quality in a man. 

This book is not exaggerating on the steam factor; this book is super spicy the whole way through! Within the day that they first meet, Aliya goes into heat, which causes her to crave a whole bunch of things. Both Aliya and Noah's wolves constantly want to mate with each other, so these two have sex quite often, even in situations that seemed rather inappropriate. There are sections of this book in which sex scenes go on for chapters at a time, so this book is certainly filled with sex. I thought that it was mostly done well, though I personally thought the last few scenes were starting to feel redundant. There are a ton of messages in this book about healthy sex practices and learning to trust someone while being intimate, so I understand the importance of including many different sexy scenes. However, I definitely had to take this one in small doses because I can't read that much sex straight through. Also, there were scenes in this book that I had a hard time imaging because the positions were that exotic to me, but I'm sure avid smut readers would be more comfortable with all this book contains. At least Noah is the king of consent and does everything in his power to give his girl exactly what she wants. These scenes would probably have been unbearable if Noah was a typical Alpha wolf. 

The number of times "my shy alpha" and "my sweet omega" was said in this book started to drive me a little batty after a while. I get having nicknames for one another, but dang, it just started to get to me after a while. 

Lastly, I wanted to mention that River Kai is also the illustrator of this book. There are ten gorgeous images throughout this book that capture Aliya and Noah's relationship. He is such a talented artist and some of the illustrations in this book are truly stunning. 

Overall, "My Shy Alpha" is a steamy wolf shifter with a ton of heart. Aliya and Noah have a fiery relationship, but also one that is filled with so much love and understanding. They both have their own demons, but they're learning to conquer their PTSD, OCD, and past hurts together. Noah is such a sweet boy, who was a stuttering mess when he first met Aliya. It was refreshing to see an Alpha wolf who was such a cinnamon roll of a character. If you aren't into spicy books, I'd definitely stay away from this one. I can say that the sex is all consensual and these two are so good at taking care of each other in the bedroom, but I did get a little annoyed by how much of this book is sex scenes despite this. I'm definitely invested in these two's relationship and the world they live in, so if given the chance, I'd keep reading these ones. 

Back of Book: 

In this dramatic, seductive sequel with exclusive illustrations, Aliya and Noah’s love grows to a previously unfathomable depth. But as looming threats pile upon Noah’s shoulders, Aliya unlocks a hidden side of herself that she has never allowed out of her cage.

Aliya craves every good, bad, and uncertain task that comes with becoming Noah’s Luna, and hopefully, the mother of his children. But danger sprouts from every corner, and unresolved trauma derails Aliya and Noah’s plans. Healing can’t be forced, no matter how hard they love each other through it.
Desperate to regain her bearings, Aliya sets her sights on conquering everything that once plagued her. As Noah and Aliya navigate an unknown future, trusting in each other’s passion to carry them through, dark secrets come to light about their fathers’ deaths. The fated mates search for the truth, but who they find lurking instead threatens to devour the entire Greenfield Pack’s sense of safety.

Freeing My Alpha is the second book in My Shy Alpha, an empowering, steamy fantasy series that leaves readers swooning for a shy Alpha Lycan while rooting for an abuse survivor as she rediscovers what it means to be loved.

Book Number: Two 

Genre: Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

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In a thrilling conclusion to a heartfelt, smoldering love story, every secret, mystery, fear, and joy surfaces, changing the course of the Lycan world.

Aliya finally holds all that is dear to her heart. She’s surrounded by a loving community, madly in love with her fated mate, and even expecting the baby she’s always hoped for.

But everything could soon be lost.

With no leads on Mason Hart or his fellow anti-Omega cultists, the threat of an Alpha-domination attack looms. To make matters worse, tension brews between global pack leaders at the Alpha Summit—a glorified gladiator competition to crown this year’s strongest Lycan as the “King Alpha.”

Mortal danger draws Aliya and Noah closer, passion and devotion reaching its climax—until Noah’s inner truths come spilling out. Aliya uncovers not only the real reason why her fated mate’s rejection of Alpha domination is so frowned upon, but shocking answers about their fathers’ deaths.

Hunted into a corner, the fated mates are left with the ultimate choice: they can follow the old pack ways, or they can rebel, choosing to love themselves for who they are.

King Luna is the third book in My Shy Alpha, an empowering, steamy fantasy series that leaves readers swooning for a shy Alpha Lycan while rooting for an abuse survivor as she rediscovers what it means to be loved.

Book Number: Three (Last Book) 

Genre: Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

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