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Highland Wolf Clan: The Reluctant Alpha Kindle Edition

by A K Michaels (Author), Missy Borucki (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,660 ratings
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Destiny will only take a backseat for so long…

I’ve ignored my Wolf and home for years. I don’t need them or anyone. I’m rich and powerful. But with one phone call, I’m forced back into a life I loathe. A life I’ve never wanted…Pack.

My Uncle is under attack when I arrive and that changes everything. Including me. Something inside me shifts, comes to life and suddenly I can’t walk away. When I stumble across a white She-Wolf being hunted my beast roars to the surface in her defense. The result? A dead body at my feet and her eyes haunting me with her fear as I cradle her in my arms.

I swore not to stay. Swore never to care. Now? Now, I’ve no damn clue what to do…except find the white She-Wolf and keep her safe…

Join Cameron ‘Sin’ Sinclair and his Highlanders in THE RELUCTANT ALPHA, book one in New York Times Bestselling author A K Michaels’ paranormal romance series, that’s full of alpha males, hot Highland wolves, and enough thrills and spice to keep you turning the pages into the wee hours of the night.

Fans of T S Joyce and Terry Bolryder will love this fantasy romance series that readers are calling ‘captivating’, ‘breathtaking’, and ‘a must read’.

Read the book that has over 200 five star reviews! Reviewers are calling it “gripping,” “suspenseful”, with “lots of love and action” and a series “I couldn’t put down”!
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A K Michaels is a master at Paranormal Romance. Her characters jump off the page, her worlds being captivating, her storylines are off the charts. She is a must-read author! - Julia Mills, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author

A K Michaels brings the sexy with her highland Shifters, and don't get me started on her hotter-than-hell Vampires. If reading a night is your thing, her books should be on your Kindle! So sexy, so hot! - Melanie James, NYT and USA Today Bestseller

A K Michaels masterfully spins a web of mystery, thriller, and sensual accents in her novels. The Queen of Paranormal Romance, Mrs. Michaels is able to infuse the exact amount of action and passion in her series for a reading experience that will keep you awake all night long. ~ Monica La Porta, USA Today Bestselling Author

A.K. Michaels knows how to turn up the heat and keep your heart pumping. Her stories are full of excitement, romance, action and man can she keep you turning pages to the very end!! Everything I've read of hers is absolutely brilliant. Her paranormal characters and worlds are incredibly well-structured with strong characters that you feel like you know personally. I never miss an opportunity to read more of her work! ~ Bella Roccafforte, Amazon Bestselling Author.

"Loved this book." USA Today bestselling Author, Gina Kincade

"This is a story about Cameron who is an alpha who wants nothing to do with being well alpha. This book was absolutely breathtaking. I couldn't put it down." ***** 5 Star Review

"If you love paranormal romance, you will definitely love this." ***** 5 Star Review

"I love books about Highland shifters and this book fulfilled my love of Highland Shifters." ***** 5 Star Review

"This book has everything a paranormal fan could ask for and want. Ms. Michaels has written a solid story with strongly developed characters. The action sequences are vivid giving the reader the feeling he/she is in the midst of the story." ***** 5 Star Review

"The Reluctant Alpha was recommended to me by a friend. I was shocked by the author's stupendous story telling that roped me in and kept me reading until the very last page. The plot was exciting and suspenseful. I tried guessing to be proven wrong repeatedly by the spectacular web that was woven. The plot, action, and mystery is just as important and focused on as the romance. This is not a mindless paranormal romance. It is a well written adventure into the lives and loves of the Highland Wolf Clan. I highly recommend this read and will be reading the remaining in the series right away." ***** 5 Star Review

"Amazing! I love paranormal romance and that is definitely what this is. There is great character development and you easily fall in love with all of the main characters. I had no difficulty immersing myself into this book and becoming part of it." ***** 5 Star Review
"Amazing, Suspenseful, A must read!" Roxie's Romance Reads

"I couldn't put it down nor did I want it to end. You just fall in love with the characters." A Whole New World Through Books

"This is such an amazing story, I couldn't put it down." Monsterella Reviews

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author, Ava K Michaels, lives with her extended family in Bonnie Scotland. She spends her time thinking of the next story to indulge herself in, traveling, reading, and playing with her grandchildren. She loves chocolate, her dogs, Luna and Jinx, and relaxing with a glass of her favorite Rosé wine.
 
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SWPJF9C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (March 20, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1442 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,660 ratings

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New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author, Ava K Michaels lives in Bonnie Scotland, spending her time with family, pets, and writing. Dreaming of the next time she can get away from the cold weather to some sunshine. She hates rain and snow … which is most days in Scotland … hence the dreaming of her next vacation. She’s been married to her husband for a very long time, and he is her rock, having tied the knot at a young age. They have three children and three fantabulous grandchildren who they adore!

When she’s not thinking of flying away on holiday she’s writing. Her love of thrillers coming to life with her FBI Special Agent Eve Knight series, which is one she’s waited a while to be able to write. She’s ecstatic to finally put fingers to the keyboard and tell the stories that have spun around in her head with twists, turns, and dark evil-doers in every corner. These will be under A Michaels … and she hopes you’ll love them as these stories have been a burning passion inside her.

These will add to the plethora of books she already has out under her romance genres with smoking hot Vampires to hot Alpha Shifters…with Dragons, Angels and everything else her imagination has come up with.

She has a weakness for chocolate (who hasn’t) and has been known to scavenge for her favorite delights in moments of weakness. Her writing companions who keep her company every day are Luna, her German Shepherd, and Jinx, her black Lab. She’d be lost without them at her feet, even if they interrupt her… sometimes at the most inopportune times.

Ava took up writing later in life and is always thinking of the next story to indulge herself in. She loves reading … when she gets the chance, Rosé wine, and those precious trips to the sun. She adores her homeland … with a passion … but wishes she could pick it up and place it down somewhere HOT!

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Crystal Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Captivating absolutely wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2015
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I loved this book! This is a story about Cameron who is an alpha who wants nothing to do with being well alpha. Cam has worked hard to build up his business and to stay away from his pack in Scotland. When Cams dad calls and tells him he needs to come home pronto, Cam knows that his father wants him to take over. Cam has other plans he lets his little brother Grant take his place while he goes to the U.S. to help his uncle packs. The Highland Clan Pack is been having some trouble and the alpha thinks it's not coincidence. When The alpha son Fergie is injured badly he calls for help and Cam and some of his pack mates answer. Cam meets a beautiful she wolf who is in trouble. Cam doesn't want nor need a mate but theirs something more terrible going on. Poor Cam has his work cut out for him. There is some nasty troubles coming there way and only by pulling together as a pack will get them out alive.
This book was absolutely breathtaking. I couldn't put it down. I loved this book and after I read this one I got the next one. Warning is does end in a cliffhanger. So just pick up the whole set while your there. Trust me you'll want to read them all. A.K Michaels does an extraordinary job with the characters and story plot.
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4.0 out of 5 stars On the fence with this one
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016
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3.5 Stars

Hmm, so there were parts I liked and parts I didn't. However, I loved Jinx. Too bad it would be considered bad form if he took a two by four to Cam's head because that is one dense wolf. It was weird because I waffled between liking Cam and wanting to hit him. First, you don't make your best friend kick out the women you sleep with the morning after. That is just taking advantage of a friend, even if he is obviously the nicer guy. Cam knew he was out of line, but that doesn't absolve him from putting Jinx in that position to begin with. Then there is the whole Alpha thing. His wolf is acting up for a reason. You either are an Alpha or you're not. Not wanting to be the Alpha of your father's clan does not make you less of an Alpha. It just means you become one somewhere else and you sure as s*** don't decline the offer to be the Alpha of another clan when they need one. Bad form to say "I'm not an Alpha" when you clearly know you cannot not behave as one. And last, the whole Chastity thing. You are obsessed with the white wolf, but then are the cause of her nearly getting killed and all because you are not ready to get involved? You hate your love em and leave em actions of late, but then shy away from a woman who is stoking your protective instincts? The man was just a mess of contradictions. That isn't to say that I did not like parts of him either. For one, that same protective instinct. He cared about people and making sure that they were taken care of. He was a doer and took no slack from anyone. He was confident and strong. I really struggled with Cam.

There were definitely some interesting jumps in the book too. There were several sidebar stories taking place. They weren't always seamless which is why I mention them. I'm not sure if they will lead to more in later books or not. If they lead to more, then that would at least explain the intent behind those jumps to other characters' interactions. However, I for one would love to see more of Jinx, including him getting his very own mate. Cam's friends were front and center, and definitely more like-able.

Which brings me to the ending. There was some closure, but more open ended than not. The bad guy was dealt with, but Chastity and Cam are not resolved, nor did they find the witch that was assisting Chastity's brother. I'm guessing that will come in later books as well. I won't say that I'll rush out to read the next book, but I'm sure I'll check back at some point to see if any of the above has been resolved.
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Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic series - Highland Clan
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2015
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I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review, so here goes my opinion: freaking fabulous.

Laughter, suspense, love, murder, family, friendship. This book has everything that is needed to be a fantastic series. Cameron is an alpha's son who doesn't want to be an alpha. When trouble hits his pack he is given a choice: be the alpha or go help his uncle's pack in US. Guess which he choose - US of course. When he arrives at his uncle's place things are not what they seem to be and something gnarly seems to be going on.
This story is an excellent start to this series. It is absolutely amusing, suspense, drama, betrayal, love, family and everything shifter.

Without even realizing it Cam has become an alpha, as much as he declares that he won't ever be one. And the one thing missing from his life is...........
I would love to say more but I wont, you need to read this book for yourself it is that good.
To all shifter lovers like myself, you need to read this book, it is absolutely fantastic. Great character build up, fantastic storyline and a altogether fabulous read. Really enjoyed this book. I look forward to the next instalment in this series
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Kat Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this new series from A K Micheals - great book
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2015
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*** Gifted in exchange for an honest review and in conjunction with the release tour on Kats Book Promotions/ Katsindiebookblog.***

I have followed A.K. Michaels since reading Defender's Blood Alex's Destiny and this author is growing with each book, her imagination is just awesome to Paranormal junkies like myself!

Now she has a new series full of Sexy Scottish Shifters!

Cameron Sinclair is a successful multi-billionaire business man, he's an Alpha in the boardroom, but he has a secret – he’s also a Wolf.

And oh boy did I just drool over Cam - he's his own man, scarred by his fathers treatment he is a reluctant Alpha - happy to use his skills in the business world, but has no intentions of leading a wolf pack and left the pack lands as soon as he was able too.

His father summons him - and his mother pleads for him to return home to hear his father out.

Cameron returns with his right hand man Jinx, and after hearing his father out heads off to the US, with several of his old pack friends for backup.

When he gets to his Uncles pack he realises their troubles are more serious than they thought, can Cameron and his friends save the Pack?

There is a twist in this shifter story that gives a new dimension to the wolves, which I really enjoyed and the guys from Scotland have a few decisions to make...

Love, Loyalty, Loss this book has it all, and I am waiting with baited breath for the next book!!!
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Fitizee
5.0 out of 5 stars Highland wolves
Reviewed in Australia on November 9, 2017
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Love this book, fast paced, good storyline, great characters that make you want to read more and more,
Highland wolves, a reluctant alpha, ensuing danger of hostile takeovers and missing clan members, draw you not a world, of mystery and violence.
Handsome charismatic alpha, beautiful white she-wolf, danger and magic at every turn, makes for a wonderful read.
Really recommend this book to jump start your journey into the clan world and all the handsome wolves that come with it
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Zeinab
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Michaels work it is amazing and this one is ...
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2015
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I got this in exchange of an honest review, I love Michaels work it is amazing and this one is wonderful work I love wolf shifters a lot and in this one the hot wolf Cameron ran away from his animal and took a different path but he cant hide forever and at some point family comes calling for help and you see how he becomes a true alpha and steps up when is needed and many other action that kept me hooked so much cant wait for the next one
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CLAYR CATHERALL
5.0 out of 5 stars Team Jinx ;)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2015
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Wow I just can't get enough of A.K.Michaels books. This news series is amazing & can't wait to read more ...

Cameron Sinclair is a sexy successful business man, with a playboy life style. Who is also destined to be the next Alpha of his father pack. Cam wants no part of being Alpha & has left the Highlands behind, with his best friend Jinx...

Him and his father have never seen eye to eye. So when he receives a summons home for pack business, he is shocked and curious to why he is wanted. On arriving Cam realises things aren't good, and as he feared his father is no longer able to be Alpha. Cam won't give in to his father though and asks that his brother take his place as Alpha...

In the mean time news arrives of suspicious accidents and disappearances in his Uncle Fergus's pack. His cousin is left crippled and is certain that pack is under attack. So Cam, Jinx, Jacob, Mac, Rory and Logan go to investigate and eliminate any threats..

I really don't want to give anything else away. This book is full of action, mystery, love, hate and so much more. It grabbed me from the first page and couldn't stop reading till I finished. Fantastic new characters that you can't help falling in love with. So go a grab your copy you will love it :)
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Candace N.
3.0 out of 5 stars Cliff hanger
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2019
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This story didn’t really grab my attention for the first half. The writing was ok but the story as a whole was lacking something. I was just starting to really get into the story, really enjoy myself and understand the characters and then BAM cliff hanger. I’m way too greedy to not be frustrated by that. I probably won’t go out of my way to read the rest of the series now. I bet people will enjoy this story but it’s not for me.
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Caz
4.0 out of 5 stars Over too quick
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2016
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I really enjoyed this read from very early on. I was really enthralled and couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I did get a little confused near the end but not for long. It was just getting really interesting when as all good things "to be continued"....well I thought it was over too quick so now ready to start the next chapter. Really enjoyable.
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