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)

5 Savage Awakening Stars

I love Savage aka Aric! Now normally I would be like dude really, really you’re going to be all macho man and not give all the facts. Butttttt on the other hand I respect his choice.

Ok so lets’ back track a little Aric was taken and experimented on, and that was freaking HORRIBLE! But him being taken lead them to Micah and not to get all woo woo or anything but if he hadn’t been then one they wouldn’t have found Micah as they did or have his sister come to the compound.

So all things happen as they are supposed to, Rowan is freaking bad a – s – s and I freaking loved that about her! She really doesn’t care what people think of her she is there to help save her bro no matter what, and her job means a lot. She isn’t willing to compromise who she is for anyone. But she totally would for a wolf if he would just speak his dang mind!

I really enjoyed this dynamic that he wants to protect her and didn’t want to put pressure on her but here come my DUDE speech … really, really???? No macho man stuff it doesn’t do anyone any good. ;)

Really am digging this narrator she can do male voices pretty well. I love how you can feel her words that’s a gift.

*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*

Really liking this series!

Just finished this book and am on to the next, although I'll being reading instead of listening. Not out on audio yet. Read the ebook novella "Black Magic" before this one though, as it refers now and then to that book, with Kalen and Mac. This was another good story of the Alpha Pack of wereshifters. It's an interesting love story, in an ongoing story about the special ops group called Alpha Pack. They are trying to shut down a group, that is experimenting in making super soldiers, but mainly just into torture and murder of good people. This book gets us deeper into understanding what's going on, and we find out who's in charge of the bad guys. Leading us into the next book. It's not the Black Dagger Brotherhood, but if you like that series, then give this one a try. It has the same kind of feel to it, with love stories happening within an ongoing crusade. You'll love the characters.

I liked it

What did you love best about Savage Awakening?

That the story was easy to follow since I was listening and not reading it myself.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Savage Awakening?

The conclusion

What about Kirsten Potter’s performance did you like?

Her attempt at different voices for different characters

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, would have liked to but the narration speed that I listened to the book at did not make that possible.

Alpha pack story

I am liking one part of the story that is expanding between the mating stories. I feel this is what keeps me reading. There is a lot of steam and mating. But the real meat of the story I feel lies with the Fae prince and the Sorcerer. Hope that the next in the series is better. I found this better than the first. some characters need to be a little more developed but I am hoping it will improve. sometimes a long book with a lot of character development is best. what happened to him am his step sister when they were young. Was his stepfather the evil they all avoid. Why not expand on who she was and who Aric was with his new family when his mother married?

Love the series!

Would you consider the audio edition of Savage Awakening to be better than the print version?

I like to try new authors, however, I take my lead on who to try based on the narrators that I like so well. That gives the author a better chance to excel as it provides me with a voice I trust. This series is great in story line, mystery, romance, and you find yourself wanting to know more of the individual dynamics of the other pack members. I have all of them now and have listened to all of them.

What did you like best about this story?

The emotion and loyalty of the members in this group who stand together in spite of odds that would intimidate most heroes in a novel. The twists and turns are great.

Which scene was your favorite?

Where they find out the other pack member has been held captive

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Several

Any additional comments?

You will enjoy reading / hearing this novel. It is a great book and you will want to have all of them. Lucky for you, they do not have to be read in sequence so feel free to start with any one of them.

Almost as good as the first..

Any additional comments?

I don't think anyone else is bothered by this but I really hate a red-headed hero because every time you mention his red hair I just naturally think of Ronald McDonald. And as for it being half way down his back? Well, I just can't see a fighter of other-worldly creatures, or anyone else for that matter, having his hair swishing around his face and making it so easy for someone to grab. They are not always in their wolf form, after all. Just sayin'... Also, can't get passed "guyliner" and black nail polish on a hero. So I might have a hard time reading Kalen's story but I'm gonna try.
However, this was a good story. I did like Aric and Rowan. I do hope they get rid of the Unseelie King pretty soon. Love, love, love Sariel.
As usual Kirsten Potter does a wonderful job.

Great Series!

Any additional comments?

I came across the Alpha Pack Series looking for something similar to Black Dagger Brotherhood or The Midnight Breed Series (loved both). If you like either of these, Alpha Pack might be worth checking out. J.D. Tyler has been a pleasant surprise. I really enjoy her writing style and the story moves along at a rapid pace. I love the relationships between the pack members as well as their bondmates. And who doesn't love wereshifters? In Savage Awakening, Aric seems arrogant and abrasive but that's not who he really is. He blames himself for an attack on his pack and, in a sad turn of events, is captured and tortured, and feels as though his pack has turned their backs on him. Rowan is a LAPD officer searching for her missing brother (who is actually one of the pack members) when she finds Aric being held at the same facility. There is an instant attraction between the two and the sparks start to fly. As always, Kirsten Potter does a great job with narration. I typically prefer male narrators (such as Jim Frangione or Phil Gigante) but Kirsten does such a good job that I simply get lost in the story. She has become one of my favorite narrators.

Love the book & Love the series

I love the story of Aric and Rowan. Until I learned Aric’s story, I just thought he was a conceited ass. But, I really felt so bad for him once the story unraveled.

I love Rowan and her attitude.

However... I will say that although I love the new characters that are being introduced into the group.... i felt like book one was a better story.

Looking forward to the next book!

Who knew Red could be such an alluring color!

What did you love best about Savage Awakening?

I love men who are hard to read...and Eric was an idiot who I could not help but love! Not to mention this abilities and his alpha tendancies

What did you like best about this story?

A woman who can hold herself in a pack of male shifters!

Which character – as performed by Kirsten Potter – was your favorite?

Rowan...I think I would have reacted just as she did when she first learnt about her new world but once she was in she was a great better half to Eric

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

#sexyred

Love this series!

Shifters, romance, suspense, magic and a great narrator kept my attention, so that I listened straight through.