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Protector of the Alpha (Shifting Needs Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Parker Williams (Author), Jae Ashley (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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Adopted at an early age by a wealthy family, Jake Davis has always seemed to have an easy life. Even in college he was blessed with good grades and an apparently clear path to a pro football career. Good thing his best friend keeps hanging around to keep his head from getting too swollen.

Zakiya Incekara has always been...odd. Being fluent in six languages and having a flair for international cooking should open the world to him, but those skills leave him isolated.

When Jake sees Zak for the first time, with water beading down his slender form, something inside him shifts, and it hungers for Zak. To have him. To claim him. And Jake knows that whatever it is, it won’t be denied.

When they are approached by a man who claims knowledge of a secret past they share, Jake and Zak are thrust into a world they would never have believed existed. The forests of Alaska might seem an odd place to find your destiny, but these men will meet the challenges head on, as they learn that sometimes you have to make sacrifices to be Protector of the Alpha.
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    Shifting Needs
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OX7FZLK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Parker Williams (November 10, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1833 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 195 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 98 ratings

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Parker Williams has always loved to write. Ever since he was a teen, one of his favorite things to do was put pen to paper and created worlds where men would find their everlasting love and be happy forever.

Now that he’s older, he understands more about what it means to fall in love, and the trials and tribulations that come with it, and he does his best to make sure his characters come across as real and alive.

Parker will always love to write, because every story starts when two men…

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JustMe
5.0 out of 5 stars What a brilliant fairy tale!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014
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Because this is more like fairy tale than "usual" fiction, in my mind at least.
Jake and his best friend Casey are attending college, where Jake is the star of the football team, obviously with a great future in that field. Even when his adoptive parents tell him over and over that this is NOT his path. Casey has always felt that he lives in Jake's shadow, even when Jake denies this time after time. Jake perceives Casey as a necessity for Jake to keep his feet on the ground, as a vitale part of Jake's life.
There are incomprehensible things in Jake's life. His nightmares are the most prominent, but there is the fact that although he is gay and sometimes attracted to another man, he is not capable of having sex. But there is also the unbelievable stamina that makes his couch to suspect drug use.
Then Zak appears on the scene. Zak who has recently lost his parents seems as an enigma. He is quite aloof and sort of upper class (using "that kind" of language).
There is not only an instant attraction between Jake and Zak, but also inexplicable possessiveness Jake feels towards Zak. Yet, Zak keeps him at a distance.
From there things start to happen. A ferocious wolf attacks a girl that has recently been in physical contact with Jake and shortly afterwards Casey gets kidnapped. Jake's adoptive parents disappear without a trace. A strange man comes forward, claiming to know Jake's and Zak's past and background. And Jake discovers that he can change into a big jaguar.
Where is the fairy tale? The hidden shifter world in the depths of Alaskan woods, people governed with iron fist by a sick (literally) despot. Their only hope are three young men whose destinies are intertwined from the birth and whose capabilities are revealed step by step. Touch of magic and lots of love. Just as it should be.
Confusing? Not really if explained, but you should read it for yourself. Mr. Williams has created an interesting world that I plan to visit again (since there is a big cliffhanger).
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BookLover
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014
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Really enjoyed this one. Lots of hilarious dialogue, but I was left a little wanting with the development of the characters. If I look at them individually, I see a lot of information, but the basics are very vague. Vague references to weird childhoods, but they never questioned it or even rebelled. They didn't wonder where the money came from? If they were excited, where did they get the money? Especially when most of the people in the enclave are isolated with very simple lives? Yet the idea of someone paying for tuition for two AND pay for a house and living expenses and a car...I would have asked questions. Still, the dialogue makes up for it.
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Inez
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend it.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2014
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The characters in Protector of the Alpha stole my heart and left me wanting more. The story is written in a way that keeps you guessing. The story takes a few unexpected twists and turns that make the story even better. I really enjoy a book that is unpredictible and surpases my expectations for the characters. Jake is this big, strong jock type with a heart of gold. Zak is this refined guy who was brought up by his parents to always think of other's needs and ways to help. Casey is the funny guy and to me the best character in the story. I love his unconditional friendship with Jake and later on with Zak and Hakiim. I highly recommend this book. There is a perfect combination of suspense, comedy and romance in the story. I laughed most of the time due to Casey's crazy ways. Can't wait for the sequel.
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4.0 out of 5 stars ... started reading this book I thought this book feels like a introduction
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2014
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When I started reading this book I thought this book feels like a introduction. I thought "Don't tell me, but Book One is going be a slow paste intro!". It didn't start to pick up speed in till Hakiim first arrives Jake's homes. That about half way of the book. After that it got better. To the point that you want to read the next book. I just hope Book Two doesn't take half the book to do a intro.

I also cannot wait to read about Casey and shifter Shunk.
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atchleya
5.0 out of 5 stars Protector Of The Alpha
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2014
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I loved this book. Watching how Zak and Jake grew together and fell in love over time. It was beautiful. I loved Casey, he was so much fun but had a heart of gold too. The story is one that I couldn't stop reading and didn't want to end either. Parker brings me in from the beginnings and makes me want to keep going all the way to the end. If you enjoy shifter books, you won't want to miss this one. It's not your typical one. How Parker twists and changes the rules is something that I loved. If you haven't read this book yet I highly recommend that you do.
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Chandler Daniels
4.0 out of 5 stars great story
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2014
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I really liked this book. I wish it were longer. The ending seemed a little rushed. Loved Casey's character and how Zak and Jake were together. The build up in the scenes leading to Zak and Jake falling in love was a joy to watch. I loved this book and recommend that people read this. It was a great adventure! Please hurry with the next one!!!
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SMC77
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2014
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I tend to stick with my tried and true authors but I'm so glad I took a leap of faith. This was a great book! I couldn't stop reading. From the first page I was hooked. The characters were great. The plot twist was a fun take on shifter genre. I can't wait for the next book!!! Read it...you won't be disappointed!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Different
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014
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It is often so rare to come across an unusual story, that it deserves to be applauded. I suspect this book would be very much appreciated by a teen age group - regrettably a group I do not belong to.
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Agni
5.0 out of 5 stars Very engaging!
Reviewed in Spain on December 31, 2015
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This is the second time I've read this book, and I couldn't stop reading once I picked it up. The story is really exciting and the characters are unforgettable. Very well written. Looking forward to reading the sequel....
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED it, what more is there to say!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2014
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I love shifter m/m books so I was delighted with this new book from Parker Williams. It was a little unusual as Jake didn't realise his ability straight away. It was good watching the development of the relationship between Jake and Zak, then Casey and Hakim. They were an unstoppable force.

It was well written and had my attention from the beginning. Looking forward to the next part, where I presume we find out more on Casey.
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