Outdoor Alphas Series by Jaycee Wolfe

Ryder:Being the strong, silent type most of my life has made my life difficult. Made it hard for my father to love me, made it hard for my mother to find a reason to keep me, and made it hard for me to connect with just about anyone. Until I was sent to the group home and found my brothers. They never cared that I didn’t talk. They never cared that I was different. With them, I thought I was happy... moreRyder:Being the strong, silent type most of my life has made my life difficult. Made it hard for my father to love me, made it hard for my mother to find a reason to keep me, and made it hard for me to connect with just about anyone. Until I was sent to the group home and found my brothers. They never cared that I didn’t talk. They never cared that I was different. With them, I thought I was happy. But then Wren came into my life, and I knew from the moment I laid eyes on her she was made for me. What I didn’t expect was for her to fall for me as well, and then for her to throw me away just like the broken man I’ve always known myself to be.Wren:I was stuck in a job I hated, in an apartment that was too expensive, and a life that was too boring for me. The only upside was my best friend. Then she had to go to an outdoor retreat and fall in love. I was happy for her, truly, but watching her move on and away from me and my unsatisfying life only made that pull for more that much stronger. I never would have believed I could find my happily ever after at that same retreat. The seemingly broody, silent giant Ryder was a challenge I wanted to face from the moment I saw him. That’s okay, I didn’t mind digging a little to get to the gold heart lying beneath Ryder’s muscular, and let’s face it, drool-worthy chest. What I did mind was him making me fall in love with everything about him and then taking it all back and pushing me away but let’s face it. Men are idiots sometimes. less

CadeBeing alone is what I crave. Other than my brothers and my horses, solitude is what I seek. I’m not meant for the white picket fence family life, and I’m content with that. I’m satisfied watching my brothers fall in love. That is, until I see her. Granted, she looks a lot like my brother’s woman, but something about her is… different, like a wild horse running free, not letting anyone tame her. She’s got… Spirit. When I taste her lips, and she lets me in, I lose myself in her... moreCadeBeing alone is what I crave. Other than my brothers and my horses, solitude is what I seek. I’m not meant for the white picket fence family life, and I’m content with that. I’m satisfied watching my brothers fall in love. That is, until I see her. Granted, she looks a lot like my brother’s woman, but something about her is… different, like a wild horse running free, not letting anyone tame her. She’s got… Spirit. When I taste her lips, and she lets me in, I lose myself in her. She gives herself to me, and I refuse to fight it. Then she does the unexpected and takes it all away.IndyTraveling from one place to another, seeing as much of the world as I can, and painting every moment. It would seem I have the perfect life, and until recently, I would have agreed with that assumption. Something has changed though, something feels… missing. I just don’t know what that something is. That is, until I chase down my twin sister to an outdoor resort. I’m swept off my feet, literally, and into the arms of a sexy cowboy. Straight off the pages of a romance. But I have other obligations. Will he understand when I have to say goodbye? Will he welcome me back when I realize I’ve made the biggest mistake of my life? less

Cory:My childhood was full of hardships that I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy. Hell, we all have similar stories, but through it all we stuck together. We battled and survived; it was us against the world - The Lucky Seven.That was until one by one each of my brothers started falling in love as they found their soulmates. As they fell, all I could do was watch with envy. Honestly, I was afraid I was going to lose my brothers and all we built together... moreCory:My childhood was full of hardships that I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy. Hell, we all have similar stories, but through it all we stuck together. We battled and survived; it was us against the world - The Lucky Seven.That was until one by one each of my brothers started falling in love as they found their soulmates. As they fell, all I could do was watch with envy. Honestly, I was afraid I was going to lose my brothers and all we built together. For as long as I could remember, humor was my defense mechanism. I was a natural and the words rolled off my tongue, officially dubbing me the jokester. I embraced that part of myself but I was tired. Tired of hiding myself; tired of playing it safe.What would it be like to really be seen past the jokes and laughter? Would it be worth it to open myself up and let someone in completely? Besides my brothers, would anyone else even try? In the past I would have said no. Not just anyone would make the effort; it wouldn’t be worth it. But that was before I got my first glimpse of her. Now I know what it means to have my heart completely owned. Even if I wanted to, there is no going back. I’ll share every deep dark secret of my past as long as it means keeping Cassi.Cassi:I’m at the point in my life where I honestly think having a big heart is a curse. Just paint a bullseye on my back and let the firing squad commence cause the universe hates me. No, I’m not being dramatic - I’ll explain. Not only am I obligated to spend a week on a company retreat, but I’m pretty much forced to spend time with my ex-boyfriend. Him I could ignore, like I do while working; I mean we’re no longer together for a reason. It’s the part where his new bimbo girlfriend, who I also work with, and has a goal of making my life hell, will also be there.Being forced to go on this work retreat is bad enough. Being forced to go on with THEM is utter hell. I can’t even enjoy the beauty of the outdoors at this resort since their only goal in life is to make me miserable.In order to keep my sanity, I dig deep for my inner strength to make my escape and climb the side of a mountain. It seems they haven’t broken me enough since they stand behind me and mock me. Ignoring them, I try to let their hatred roll off my back, but there’s only so much I can take before I break. The moment I’m ready to crawl under a rock from their mocking, this Greek God of a man comes to my defense. Nobody has ever stood up for me, until Cory. He not only lays my ex out, he’s there to catch me every single time I fall. Unfortunately, one of those falls might just kill us both. less