Alpha Squad: Boot Camp

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Fun shifter tale but there wasn't any developing of the players. I never felt I knew either one, although, if I had to choose, I think Eric was developed deeper. Odd being a female narrator. The story was interesting and was low-heat.

The narrator did a believable female portrayal but delivered a pretty bad male interpretation.

One Thumb Up. Not raising it high, though.

This is another shifter romance from the author. The story was well developed but quirky. Eric and Janine are attracted to each other and Eric knows she is his mate but he is all military and knows he can't force her into a mating. It is funny when they start hearing each other in their minds. I gave the narration a three star because she does not fit the book. Loved the SAS Officer and wolf shifter. I also enjoyed the interaction between Eric and his brother Adam. I got this book via audiobook boom.

Major Janine Williams, is tasked with whipping shifters into shape and she takes her job seriously. Too bad others are eager to see her and the shifter community fail. Bear shifter Eric King shows Janine just what physical feats the shifters are capable of. Eric is also determined to to show Janine his physical prowess in bed.

First things first, I loved the story. It’s lighthearted with moments of drama and of course steamy scenes. Just what I expect from a Lorelei Moone audiobook. What I didn’t like was the narrator. Hmm… let me amend that, Audrey Lusk is a fabulous narrator… if this story was an epic fantasy novel along the line of, say The Hobbit or Harry Potter. But for a paranormal romance, this narrator is a complete disconnect for me. Scenes that should have been hot, were just awkward and anything but sexy.

The is a perfect example of the wrong narrator for the wrong audiobook, both very good on their own but a disaster when put together. I still give this book a solid 3 stars because the writing is in line with what I expect from Lorelei Moone. If I had to do it all over again I’d read the book.

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Entertaining, fun and enjoyable short shifter military story. This is an spin off of her other series, Scottish Werebear. You don't have to have read that series to enjoy this series. The story flowed smoothly and never felt choppy. This was just a quick entertaining listen with a little steamy romance and a HEA.

The synopsis gives a pretty detailed outline of the story.

The characters were okay. Being a shorter story there isn't much time to really develop the characters. Eric was a good character and likable. Janine was just there. I did like that the setting for this story provided some time for H/h to get to know each other and before they acted on their attraction.

Now that the shifters have come out and the world knows things could get really interesting in future installments.

Audrey Lusk does a good job with the narration. Clearly spoken. Her English accent is good. She has some really good character voices. Her female voices are good. Some of her male voices are really good and others need work. Although we all want our big bad Alpha guys to have deep sexy voices sometimes just a bit of difference is better than trying to do a voice that is too deep and makes them sound creepy/dumb. Enjoyed the Scottish male accent. As the story goes on her character narration evens out and is more normal/smooth and not as "forced" sounding as it is in the beginning. Overall though her narration was enjoyable.

Repeated lines in chapter 2.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher.

The secret has hit the world in a wave of panic and fear. The response form a task force aimed at controlling the fear and panic of humans, keeping the peace, and punishing those that can’t or won’t quite follow the rules. I loved getting a glimpse at some of the previous series couples/characters. I love that things continued to the next step with more love and more mating and more adventure.

Eric and Adam find that they are heading for a new world of adventure and love. Eric just never expected that he would be working so close to the one that would be his for life. Janine has been chosen to help with the leading of the Alpha Squad. She just never expected to find that she would have so much to gain or lose all in one assignment. This was wonderful shifter romance with action and revelations. Janine and Eric both learn somethings they did not in the beginning. If quick reads are what your looking for then stop right her and pick up Alpha Squad: Book Camp. Up next we will she what Adam gets himself into.



The Narrator of . . . Review of . . . ALPHA SQUAD: BOOT CAMP (Alpha Squad, #1) . . . Audrey Lusk had the perfect natural narration accent that transported you to the English countryside. She handled the various characters with clarity. It was easy to discern which character was speaking. I could determine male and female. The cadence was nice and time clean. I found a small issue with the editing of the audio. There was a hiccup in the reading, with repeated lines, late in chapter 2. Once past that issue things ran smoothly.

Yes. Well read, great characters,and a good dose of humor.

Janine because she's such a strong character.

She brought a unique voice to each character which gave more depth to the personalities of the characters.

The parachute scene.

I received a copy of this audio from the author in exchange for an honest review via Audiobook Boom.

Alpha Squad: Boot Camp is a shifter/military romance featuring Eric, a bear shifter and Janine, a military officer. A boot camp has been established for humans and shifters alike to learn how to police the growing shifter population. However, they have all been set up to fail, as it was merely a ploy to appease the shifter community. Eric soon realizes that Janine is his mate, making it difficult to concentrate on the task at hand. The recruits must band together and work as a team if they are to succeed. Will Eric get his mate? Will the Alpha Squad beat the odds and emerge victorious? You'll have to listen to find out!

Alpha Squad was a fun listen although I would have enjoyed more character development. I liked that Eric was so protective of his younger brother and Janine. The narration was okay but the narrator's voice sounded a bit older than the characters to me. Maybe it was the accent? Overall, I enjoyed Alpha Squad: Boot Camp and would recommend it.

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator. This review is my honest opinion.

If you are looking for a refreshingly lite tale for a quick read then this is your book. Both story and characters are very straight forward which gives time for both to develop through the series. I look forward to the next book.


This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Absolutely! Audery made the story come alive, so I could other things that needed doing while still enjoying an awesome story at the same time!

Written Eric and Janine finally meet

I haven't listened to anything else by the narrator, YET!

Extreme reaction would be..... GIVE ME MORE!!!

Great story and awesome job worth narration!!!!

A new time has arrived, shifters are no longer hiding. But with "new" developments come new problems. Shifters invoke fear in humans and politicians are voicing their opinions. Out of fear and an attempt to bridge relationships between shifters and humans, Alpha Squad was created.

A group meant to "police" and be present, if they can pass the test.

One woman in charge.
One undeniable attraction.
A directive from her superior.
A link that defies the odds.

Two choices and one undeniable outcome...or is it?!

Alpha Squad is a shifter/military romance. I was intrigued by the storyline but to be honest felt let down. I had a hard time connecting with the narrator and it seemed to throw off my entire experience.