Alpha Love Series by Olivia Stephens

An otherwise ordinary job assignment is about to take an unexpected turn Sofie Braun is part of a survey team looking for prospective drilling sites in Beaumont, Wyoming for Shale Corp. Having come out of a relationship that just crashed and burned, Sofie is ready to busy herself in some work to take her mind off things. ... until she encounters a mysterious stranger who is more otherworldly than he appears and whose very presence leaves her heart hammering at her throat... moreAn otherwise ordinary job assignment is about to take an unexpected turn Sofie Braun is part of a survey team looking for prospective drilling sites in Beaumont, Wyoming for Shale Corp. Having come out of a relationship that just crashed and burned, Sofie is ready to busy herself in some work to take her mind off things. ... until she encounters a mysterious stranger who is more otherworldly than he appears and whose very presence leaves her heart hammering at her throat. He's in charge of Beaumont in all but name. As the Alpha, Ashton is responsible for the pack that's lived in the foot of these mountains for centuries--responsible for protecting their secrets, and to dispense harsh justice to outsiders looking to harm Beaumont. When he hears of a group of outsiders probing around places that they have no right to be at, he is determined to find out why they're there. Her search will leave her with more questions than answers Sofie is a believer of facts, numbers, and figures--not magic and mates--and she's determined to find out more about the mysterious Ashton, his connection to the town, and why she's so drawn to him. But the more time she spends around him, the less any of it makes any sense, and Sofie will soon learn that some things are better left unexplained... EXCERPT However, Sofie has already made up her mind. She has known what she was going to do from the moment she saw Ashton. It is inevitable; this is where she is supposed to be. She pushes the dark story that he has told her out of her head. Now, it’s just about the two of them. Instead of answering him, she goes on to her tip-toes and pulls his head down towards hers. He doesn’t resist, allowing her to lead him to where he wants to go. When their lips touch, the electricity that has been passing between them since they first set eyes on each other crackles and fizzes. Sofie had never understood what people meant when they said that they saw fireworks when they kissed someone. Now, she understands it perfectly. It starts as a soft, slow kiss, both of them testing, teasing the other. Their tongues meet, and as they taste each other, Sofie feels she’s floating. Ashton moves his hands around her waist, pulling her closer to him. She feels his hard body against hers, and she can barely breathe through her own desire. He kisses her deeply, sucking her tongue and nipping her lips. But all of a sudden he pulls away from her, and Sofie is left hanging, desperately hoping that he hasn’t just had a change of heart. She’s breathing hard, like she can’t get enough oxygen into her lungs. Ashton stares at her like she’s a present. “You’re so goddamn beautiful,” he says reverently, tracing the line of her cheekbone down to her jaw. “I want you so badly, more than I’ve ever wanted anyone.” He pulls her face closer to his so that their foreheads are resting against each other. less

Sofie Braun has never been more conflicted about her life. As the drilling operations start, Sofie becomes more and more conflicted about what her work has led to. With her boss Luke Calambor showing no signs of slowing down operations or making compromises, Sofie must convince Ashton and his pack to leave their land or risk provoking corporate wrath... moreSofie Braun has never been more conflicted about her life. As the drilling operations start, Sofie becomes more and more conflicted about what her work has led to. With her boss Luke Calambor showing no signs of slowing down operations or making compromises, Sofie must convince Ashton and his pack to leave their land or risk provoking corporate wrath. Ashton Sawyer won't give up what is his This has been his land for centuries and Ashton refuses to be the Alpha that lost the ancestral home. But when Sofie comes to him with the warning that Calambor refuses to back down, Ashton is determined to meet force with force. A little push is all it takes for hell to break loose Luke Calambor isn't a man who fights clean or a man who settles for half-measures. He'll do whatever it takes to get what he wants, even if it means innocent lives will be caught in the path of his greed. Sofie and Ashton must use everything at their disposal to stop Calambor and whatever plans he's set in motion before it's too late. EXCERPT Ashton’s blue eyes search her face, as if he’s looking for a sign there that will tell him what he wants to know and what Sofie clearly doesn’t want to share with him. It looks like he’s about to say something or call her out on her lie; but, Sofie reaches over to his face, tracing the line of prickly, dark-blonde hair along his jaw. The touch is electrifying, like the first time. Ashton cradles her face between his hands, pulling her close to him so that their lips are almost touching. “You’re wrong about one thing,” he whispers against her mouth. “I do have to worry about you. I can’t not. I care too much to let anything happen to you.” The sincerity in his words is reflected in his face before he kisses her softly and, as she responds, more insistently. His mouth on hers, and the taste of him drives her wild. It drives the thought of her dream out of her mind, and all she can think about is the two of them together—in his bed. All she can think about is how much she wants him, how much she needs him. less

Sofie is determined to right the wrongs she's caused With the entire world aware of the wolf pack in Wyoming, their lives are now in danger from the human supremacists who vow to cleanse the land of the Lycan "abomination". Feeling personally responsible for all that happened, Sofie is determined to right all the wrongs that came from the day her survey team entered the mountains... moreSofie is determined to right the wrongs she's caused With the entire world aware of the wolf pack in Wyoming, their lives are now in danger from the human supremacists who vow to cleanse the land of the Lycan "abomination". Feeling personally responsible for all that happened, Sofie is determined to right all the wrongs that came from the day her survey team entered the mountains. Ashton refuses to give up on his pack Though he lost the pack's ancestral lands, Ashton will do whatever it takes to reclaim what rightfully belongs to him--even if it means making a choice that he can't stomach. Together, they'll fight for what's right, no matter what. Calambor won't stop until both the land and Sofie are his. Will Ashton and Sofie find a way to save everyone they love, or is Calambor one step ahead of them--just like before? EXCERPT Ashton backs her up so that she’s trapped between him and the wall behind her. He’s virtually on top of her, she couldn’t escape even if she wanted to, but she doesn’t want to, not even a little bit. He presses his hips against her, gently so she’s under no doubt of how ready he is for her. His hardness against her stomach turns her on so much she feels like she might come right there and then. She pushes her hips against his in return, showing him how much she wants him. Sofie’s hands are running up and down his back, feeling the hard muscles bunching underneath his shirt. Impatiently, he shrugs out of his t-shirt, needing to feel his skin against hers. She’s just as eager as he is and she pushes the material up, desperate to feel the heat of his body underneath her fingers. Ashton in turn starts to unbutton the shirt of his that she’d borrowed that morning. She had arrived at his house the night before with nothing but the clothes she was wearing so her wardrobe was going to be an interesting mix of Ashton’s shirts and Lindsey’s hot pants until she could buy some of her own stuff. less