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His Alone

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The ladies have done it again! I loved this story from start to finish! 
If you're looking for sassy headstrong women and alpha men- you'll love this story from start to finish. 
I loved so much their chemistry, sweet moments, sass, passion and everything in between! 

Trust me, if you've loved their stuff in the past, you will enjoy this read and devour it from start to finish!
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This minds of Alexa and Riley will never cease to amaze me. Such talented ladies and superb writing duo.
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Alexa Riley brings us their second full length novel of obsession and revenge, but this time we witness first hand the lengths someone will go to seek said revenge, as well as the risks someone will take to protect the person they love. 

This story, just like it's predecessor gives us a strong herione and an over-the-top obsessed alpha... Or in the words of Mal and Paige-borderline stalker. 

Ryan, just like Miles, has loved Paige since the first time he saw her. He has secrets, he's nothing like the man she thinks he is. Paige also has secrets-secrets she doesn't want Ryan to know. She doesn't want her dirty to touch him, he's her Captain America after all. He's too clean. Too good. Or so she thinks. 

His Alone was a funny, cat and mouse game filled with hot-not so vanilla latte-moments. Let's just say together, Captain and Paige are two dirty birds. I enjoyed this book, it intrigued me with the feel of mystery, thrilled me at times, but it was the family aspect that stole me completely!!
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Alexa Riley has done it again. She has created another alpha male to die for! What I loved most about this story was the characters especially how the current couple featured interacted with the previous couple. 

Ryan Justice (or should I say Captain America) really stood out in this one. What I loved about him was his commitment. He found something he loved and did everything to get it. Honestly, it was borderline obsessive but Alexa Riley played it all beautifully. I definitely wouldn't mind being the object of this mans attention given the chance.

I thought the pairing between Ryan and Paige was great. The only thing that I would've wanted more of was that signature element (of losing her virginity)  that Alexa Riley to have been more detailed. Despite that lacking factor however, I still enjoyed this book and cannot wait to see what her next full length novel will be about.
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I really really liked and enjoyed this story. Great characters with great chemistry that kept me hooked. Can't wait to read more.
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5 Stars!

Alexa Riley is an absolute hands down... fantastic storyteller and one of my top five favorite authors of all time. These ladies are absolutely brilliant... with their innocent heroines, over the top alpha males, and insta-everything in the most delicious ways.

Book one in this series was so good.... sexy, intense, twisted and thrilling... basically everything you expect from them but in a full length version. His Alone is the second standalone installment in this series... giving "Captain" and Paige's story.

Packed with heart, heat and passion, we finally get the down and dirty on these two. We watched this relationship brew and come to a simmering point... and now it's time for them to get real and for Captain to finally claim his girl.

Paige is strong yet vulnerable... and a mess of contradictions but even she can't deny what she feels for him. Ryan, also known as Captain, is totally alpha but has a tainted past. Watching these two come together and the fireworks that ensued each time.... crazy hot!

Undeniable chemistry. Fun and engaging banter. A few twists to keep you on your toes. Get ready for the PERFECT romance that will give you all the feels.

I highly recommend this book.
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I've been meaning to finish my review but haven't gotten around to posting it yet. So, here's my opinion: I loved it. I loved how Miles was in it and although it was sorta anticlimatic, it was still a great love story!
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I decide that I prefer reading the short stories from Alexander Riley.His Alone was a little bit slow for my taste.Ryan was super hot and one of the parts I like in this story.
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I feel bad when this happens, but I could not finish the book.  I tried 4 different times. The 1st person point of view really took away from the book.  Well, 1st person point of view from different perspectives.  The author really bounces around and many chapters in, I am still unsure of what the plot is supposed to be. The first chapter really needs to grab a reader and it did not happen for me with this story. I am a huge fan of contemporary romance and very rarely do I leave a book unfinished.  The cover is amazing, but the book is just not very well written.  Sorry :(
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While I loved Everything For Her, I struggled with His Alone.  This pains me to say because I am such an ENORMOUS fan of Alexa Riley.  Maybe it was the length of the book, maybe it was the absolute over the top lengths that Ryan went to for Paige.. I cant really say.  I found myself skipping and skimming and that is unheard of for me in the world of AR.  
The back and forth "im not good enough" really got to me, especially as it got to be so repetitive.  Had there been more communication between the characters I think this could have been resolved and not such an enormous issue.  I did however, feel like both Ryan and Paige were fully developed MCs and that as far as the plot went, there were no holes or errors that I could see.   And of course, I always enjoy the AR epilogues.  :)  
I think maybe I should just stay with what I love.. my obsession with Alexa Riley's novellas.  Those are normally a can't miss for me.
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4 stars

His Alone was a very enjoyable read. 

I enjoyed the storyline, it was well written and the plot kept my interest all throughout the book.
Paige and Ryan were great characters and I loved watching them come together. 

His Alone by Alexa Riley is the second book in the For Her series, each book can be read as a standalone and I highly recommend them.

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Thank you Carina Press via NetGalley for the advance copy.
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I loved the first book in this series and couldn’t wait for the next book. Alexa Riley has a way of telling a story and this was no different. 

Alexa knows how to write an alpha male who is obsessed yet you still want him. It so crazy how she’s able to still make him attractive and captive to us. Ryan brought it to a whole new level.  

Paige and Ryan work together at Osborne Corporation in security. She has a hard time letting people in due to her past. She thinks she doesn’t deserve someone like Ryan. Little does she know Ryan isn’t as perfect as she thinks. 

Ryan will do whatever it takes to protect Paige even though she can take care of herself. He has had his sights set on her from the moment he saw her and won’t stop until he gets her. 

The chemistry between these two was perfect with the right about of build up. They had a sweet romance once you looked past the obsession part.
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I don't know what happened here but I was really really bored with this book and somewhat confused by it. This is part 2 in a series and it's supposed to be a standalone but maybe it's not because I just could not pick up the thread on the plot. I felt like maybe if I had read part 1 I would have been able to get into this one but after reading this there is zero chance I would go back and read part 1.

Paige is on some mission to get back at her Father for killing her Mother at some point in the past. She's been plotting this grand revenge for years only she has no actual plan. When she's confronted with her Father, the whole thing turns into a big nothing burger. Paige is upset at herself but she doesn't do anything about it but keep her "plotting." As for Ryan, he comes into Paige's life as a result of being hired to befriend her brother. It's not entirely clear, in the beginning, what Ryan is hiding but he constantly refers to some dark secret that keeps him from acting on his attraction to Paige.

Paige knows Ryan wants her and she wants him too. Paige also knows that Ryan won't act on his feelings but she thinks its because he is her boss. And I don't know blah blah blah. Honestly, the book wasn't that long and it took me forever to finish it because I just kept losing focus. The drama in this book felt completely ridiculous and manufactured. I resented being made to wait forever for my freaky fill up and then when it got there I was deflated because I just didn't care anymore. I thought Ryan's reasons for staying away from Paige were way over hyped as was Paige's "darkness." Alexa Riley is usually good for some quick fun dirty but this time around it just didn't work.
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I liked the first book. Miles was all kinds of obsessive deliciousness but I wasn't into both characters as much as Ryan and Paige. I love their banters. How she tried so hard that make him jealous but she'd end up pissed. Ryan is one big teddy bear and I want Paige to let me cuddle on his lap. 

Alexander you piece of shit but I really liked what this brought to the story. 

Overall, i really enjoyed it and I'm always up for an AR read and what they are spicing up. 

Happy Readings!
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Prior to Everything for Her (For Her #1), I had not read a thing by Alexa Riley.  After reading Everything for Her, I felt like I couldn't get enough of their work!  I was so excited for His Alone (For Her #2) that when it hit my kindle, I stopped reading everything that I was reading and dove right in!  Again Alexa Riley blew me away!!!

In Everything for Her we meet Paige Turner (Mallory Sullivan's best friend).  We clearly know that there is a history between Paige & Ryan Justice.  We just don't truly know the extent of their background until we get their story in His Alone.  And WoW!!!  Is it a story!!!

"She thinks Miles was obsessed.  She has no idea what obsession is.  What a man like me will do to get what he wants.  I'm dirtier than she knows.  She thinks I'm good to the core, but she doesn't know the things I've done.  The things I would do for her.  Only her."
~ Alexa Riley, His Alone (For Her #2)

There were moments throughout this book that I wanted to shake both Justice & Paige and tell them to pull it together!!!  They play this love/ hate dance throughout the book.  But His Alone goes on, you realize the why there is this delicate dance.

"I settle into him and wonder if he can keep the nightmares at bay.  When I'm with him he keeps the memories from coming, and tonight, that's all I want.  Peace, sleep and comfort."
~ Alexa Riley, His Alone (For Her #2)

I so wish there was a way for this series to continue.  Please ladies!!! Please come up with a novella!  I am excited to know that there will be an upcoming spin off series that will feature the kids of Miles & Mallory as well as Justice & Paige.  That spin off series cannot come soon enough!

Thank you ladies for creating this amazing world of hot, possessive men and the women that make them complete.

#CaptainAmerica #IWantYouHoweverICanHaveYou #Kitten

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Review will post 4/12/17 on website. 

I was anxious to read His Alone as their chemistry from Everything for Her leapt off the page. Ryan and Paige Turner (love her name) danced around each other while protecting Mallory and Miles.

Once Ryan meet Paige there was no turning back. He watched her from afar. He knew Easton that she was the one and wasn't going to let anyone stand in his way.

While the pair had a connection and chemistry their wasn't much of a storyline. As we learned from the first book she and Miles are related and the pair were looking to take down their father . Miles got the closure he wanted but Paige was still after revenge on her father.

I was hoping for something more from this book. It had all the elements that I love in a romance novel but it didn't click.
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3.5 stars. After the first book I've been waiting for Captain and Paige story. And still I really like the characters of this book, but sadly this suspense thread didn't hold my interest.

    “You are mine until the earth stands still and there’s not a breath left in me.” 

About the plot: Paige and Ryan work together as a security in the Osbourne company. He is actually her boss, but their relations never been stiff. It's clear he likes her and she likes to tease him. But they never went beyond that. Paige thinks Captain is all perfect american guy and therefore not for her. She has secrets and wants revenge and doesn't want to drag him into this. What she doesn't know, is that Ryan has his own secrets, maybe even darker than her.

    “I love her spirit and the way she tries to act tough. But I know deep down she’s a kitten with little claws who thinks she’s a tiger.” 


Final thoughts: I would say it is erotic suspense, a hot romance with some crime action. Like I say in the first sentence, I enjoyed alot of more a romance aspect of the story. This is because from the beginning I liked these characters and wanted a happy ending for them. To deal with their own problems was more interesting to me.

Of course this is Alexa Riley so you are ensured of a hot and dirty scenes. There is no whining, it is hot as always.

    “You ever pull a stunt like sucking on lollipops at your desk again and I’ll make my dick your candy for a week.” 

What I'm not sure, is if this book can be considered as standalone. They start in the previous book and some scenes are overlapping. Everything seems clear, but I had this feeling that if I did not know the previous story I would have missed something. This should not be a bad news. Just read it, then for sure you do not miss anything. Especially, that there is announced for another stories and a full book. Happy me!
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I fell in love with this story!! Ryan and Paige finally got their HEA!!! Don't get me wrong, it was struggle for these two to get there and the ride was bumpy, but oh my stars...it's a heated ride too and this book had everything I was looking for in this couple's story.

Ryan has wanted Paige for what seems like forever and he's finally going to make it happen no matter if she wants to deny the chemistry that simmers just under the surface for them...until it combusts!!! Ryan is all alpha hot and sexy and I just wanted to bring him home with me!!! Paige on the other hand puts up a valiant effort to avoid getting involved with Ryan, but when she gives in, Ryan pounces and makes it clear they will be together!!

This book moved at exactly the right pace for our H/h and we see some familiar faces in this story too. But never fear this can be read as a standalone. I became fully invested in Ryan and Paige and the author's bringing them together. There's no lack of sizzle and some angst involved too. I gobbled this one up.
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3.5 stars - So the hero of the story, Ryan, "Captain" is a stalker. I mean, he's an undercover CIA agent who fell in love with a woman at the first sight of her picture. He's trying to take her father down, but really he just ends up stalking Paige while orchestrating things in her life in an attempt to keep her out of harms way. For what it's worth, he doesn't intend Paige any harm and she doesn't seem to mind that he's obsessive and a bit creepy, so I guess it works.

The story has a solid plot and nice character depth, and the writing is relatable. So all that really works for it. It also had 4 epilogues (spanning about 28 years total) really allowing you to see the couple as their life grows and changes. Multiple epilogues isn't something I've seen before. I really appreciated them. They definitely make the story an anti-cliffhanger.

All in all, if you don’t mind an alpha male who is firmly in the stalker category, I think you'll enjoy this book a lot.
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Wow... just like the first book in this series. This book was a slow burn! I think even slower than the first book! That was super hard for me to get past. And another thing about this book. It's straight up a suspense romance book. 
Oh man... I was just not feeling it!

It also took awhile for the main characters to get together. I kept reading and reading. But the built up just seemed way too long. I needed something to happen way sooner than when it did. 

The teasing and waiting was certainly new for me in an Alexa Riley book! All the just kissing and rubbing I felt went on a little too long. The foreplay just seemed to keep going and going.

I loved Captain aka Ryan. Paige not so much. I know she wanted revenge. But the way she went about things was over the top.

The sex was good. Nice and dirty. But... the story took away from it at times. 

Overall... this wasn't my favorite Alexa Riley book. But I still love them and will continue to read their short novellas!!! 

“I promise to love you without hesitation, without exceptions and without a single doubt. You are mine until the earth stands still and there’s not a breath left in me.”
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