Savage Awakening

Alpha Pack Series #2

By: J. D. Tyler

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

After a mission goes wrong, Aric Savage is taken prisoner. Half-dead and despairing, he makes a stunning discovery: His Pack-mate Micah Chase, who was reported dead, is a fellow captive. When the Alpha team goes into full-rescue mode, accompanying them is an absolute stunner with sable hair - and a spine of solid steel....

LAPD officer and Psy Dreamwalker Rowan Chase has one priority: her brother Micah's recovery. Still, she can't help but be drawn to Aric, the ruggedly handsome wolf shifter who pleasures her as no man ever has - however fleeting their affair is destined to be. But when Aric's life is endangered, Rowan must ask herself what she's willing to sacrifice in the name of love, for the man fated to be her Bondmate.

©2012 J. D. Tyler (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"In a genre with werewolves aplenty, Savage Awakening leads the herd with its strong character development and intensity. The story is well told, with powerful, dominant characters. Dark and sexy, it's hard not to fall in love with the Alpha Pack." ( Romantic Times)

Book 2 lagged, but still good

This is book 2 in the alpha pack series....I have to say I was a bit disappointed but not so disappointed that I won't get book 3.

This is Eric's book, he is the fire starter and the wolf kidnapped at the end if book 1. Without giving too much away I will say there was a lot of contrived drama in this book which is a pet peeve of mine. The main premise is he doesn't want to tie his mate to him so he doesn't tell her about the mate thing...which is fairly ridiculous since if shifters don't claim their mates they die. When one of the characters actually says "yeah, why did we let him do that?" It was kind of a DUH moment for me. The way this plot unfolded was just too unlikely for me to like it.

Having said that I think it was still worth the credit because of the side stories that we got to learn more about. Want to know if they found Mica? Want to know who is behind the experimentation on the shifters and humans, want to know if they get a lead on anyone else that was "presumed dead", want to know what those funky winged creatures are, and what became of Berole????? That's why it was worth a credit! The romance was so-so the side stories kept me wanting more!!!!!

A new twist of Shifter romance

This adds some new twists to a fun genre. This is not the tale of a shifter pack but more of a military unit. It’s sexy and has some unique characters. Not as good as, The Immortals of New Orleans or The Phoenix or Mercury Packs, but a entertaining listen.
-V From Kansas

Love this book

I really love this book better than one I love rowen she’s great and aric too and I love hearing a lil of everyone

SECOND SLICE OF THE SEXY SUPERNATURAL SEAL SERIES

Great second book to add to the brand new series about sizzling hot and handsome ex Navy SEALS now in a top secret Alpha pack made up of men who are were-shifters of one kind or another and there's Sorcerers and a Sealy Prince too. They are each gifted with a different supernatural power when they were turned which helps as they battle against evil paranormals.

Aric, a were-wolf shifter and member of the Alpha pack, has been captured and experimented on, along with other members of the team, but there's and instant attraction when Rowen (an off duty LAPD cop) stumbles across him whilst she secretly becomes part of the rescue team and it leaves Aric brooding and battling against his mating urges.

A hot and emotionally charged action packed plot with sub plots filled with interesting and amusing characters who all help to invigorate and bring tension and passion to this listen. This series has a similar feel to JRWard's BDB with quick and witty one liners together with the loyalty bonds formed from the 'brotherhood' fellowship.

Looking forward to Black Moon - book released in December - which is Kalen and Mackenzie's story.

Worth a credit? A paranormal/romance fan's dream listen - so that's a definite YES.

Very Good

This one does not disappoint. This series interests me so much due to all the different species. It's well written and it holds my interest and it makes me look foward to the next book. If you love the paranormal I'm sure you'll love this. Just make sure you get book 1 first.

Great series

I enjoy this series so far. Very good narrator too. I hope next book is going to get more into blu.

Great Story!

I think I actually liked it more than the previous one. Likable characters, good story that advances the overall plot. Compelling emotional twists concerning what happened to Mika and how that will work out. Rowan is a strong, likeable female character. She is not ridiculously weak or over compensating as many authors tend to write lead female characters. In my opinion, that is a great addition to series and can't wait to start next book!

Enjoyable series

I am enjoying this series. It has a good storyline with a lot of potential. The only negative, if you even want to call it that is, It maybe had one to many sex scenes. Would of preferred more plot, but like I said not really a negative just my opinion.

GREAT BOOK!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would definitely recommend this book (and series) to a friend. All in all, this is a very very good series. I like this book because it has a strong female main character who gives as well as she gets. The exchanges between her and Aric are really fun to listen to.

What did you like best about this story?

The part I liked best was when she was cloaked and boarded the helicopter on a mission and how she killed the huge evil fae. I also liked the part where she turns into a beautiful sable colored wolf, as well as her banter with the members of the Alpha Team.

What does Kirsten Potter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Potter's inflections for the the voices of the different characters is very good, even though she could make the rough and tough male voices a little more masculine.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

LA Cop Joins the Secret Ops Alpha Team!!

Finally, a girl with meat

I love the series so far, but writers tend to use small skinny girls who are so small compared to their mates. Rowan is a "big" girl who can keep up with the Alpha Pack. She's a strong independant and fierce woman who can kick any man's butt. My favorite line from her is when she first meets Blue/ Serial (spelling?). F*** me sideways! 😂😂😂