I received a free copy of "Alpha's Mates" in exchange for an unbiased review. I have to say that I love these short stories. I can listen to them on my way to/from work and move on to another longer book later. To top it off, these stores are all inclusive. There is thriller, fantasy, love, sex, relationships, suspense, etc. Everything is packed into this small book and it works great. The authors have done an exceptional job at giving the reader a quick "hit" of everything a book needs to be a great story. The characters are well developed (not just physically) and the story is wrapped up in a nice, neat little package.
In the character, Cleo, there is a beautiful woman, very smart and very adept at building a fortune. She has her moments of demanding loyalty, but also moments of submissiveness. After all she is a Bear Shifter. Being dropped in the middle of nowhere by a coven of witches she pissed off, she doesn't appear to be a bit nervous but is tremendously distressed because she is unable to take care of her fortune in this situation. She can't even use her electronics. I can only inagine how frustrated that makes her. Who can live without our electronics. I get upset if I leave my cell phone at home when I run to the store. I feel like a part of me is gone.
After being dropped to what seems like nowhere, she chances upon a very unique ranch with supernatural creatures in residence and two gorgeous men. How do you choose between the two of them. You don't. It appears they come as a package along with the ranch. The romance is very steamy and dreamy. Who hasn't dreamt of a threesome?
The ending is a win/win conclusion for both the story and the reader. I would love to see the two men, Titus and Conner, in another book, maybe even by themselves. Also, Cleo is a very hot character too with lots of spunk, self-confidence and brains. I would recommend this book to anyone who is daring to be taken to a world of fun, fantasy, romance, and steamy sex.