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Adrenaline Rush (Alpha Dog Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Mal Olson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 102 ratings
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Wounded warrior, Alpha Dog secret agent
Eric Cavelli, is hot on the trail of the world's most wanted terrorist. Annastine Jacobson, Norwegian-born fashion designer and the woman of Cavelli's dreams, is the last person on earth he intends to meet up with—in this lifetime. But she's the only one who can get his team into enemy territory.
In the aftermath of a bombing at a Washington D.C. gala, an unintended encounter plunges the two of them into an emotional tailspin. She thinks she's seen the ghost of the man who was once her soulmate. His cover is on the verge of being blown.
Memories of a long lost love threaten to undermine Eric's mission to stop a massive stockpile of weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists, a mission that will also take down his nemesis, the man who stole his life.
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    Alpha Dog Series
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    321 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    May 31, 2018
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"This book is a massive adrenaline rush from start to finish. A story of love and loss, love again and more loss. How much can one heart endure" ~ Wendy Loomes
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"A wonderful and perfect blend of the romance, suspense, action, adventure, intrigue and what not!! Excellent one!!" ~ Aarthy Anuon
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"An action packed, edge of your seat and emotionally well written story with great characters that will have you turning pages." ~ Christine Stokes
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"This is an action packed story that will have your heart pumping! The characters leave you breathless and the story reads like a James Bond movie." ~ Merry Jelks-Emmanuel

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07C6JYF6B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anessa Books (May 31, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3487 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 ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 102 ratings

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Mal Olson

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Award winning author, Mal Olson, writes adrenaline kicked romantic suspense. She enjoys skydiving, ski jumping, SCUBA, hang gliding, big wave surfing, car racing, mountain climbing--that is, vicariously through her characters, who are always kick-ass, and often boss her around rather than allowing her to spin her stories the way she intends. (She has, however, personally engaged in zip lining in the wilds of Alaska.)

Her debut novel Shadow of Deceit, is an edge of the seat romantic suspense-thriller set in Milwaukee and parts of northern Wisconsin. Shadow of Deceit won second place in the Romantic Suspense category in the 2013 Write Touch Reader's Award contest for published authors.

A couple of her favorite reviews came from Beverly at The Wormhole, who said, "Wow! This one has it all! Non-stop action, hot and sexy characters, betrayal, smokin' romance, and a thrilling plot--" and Gothic Mom's Book Review, which stated, "In the 150+ books that I read per year, there are very few that receive a five star rating. Shadow of Deceit did just that. Non stop action, sexual tension, an adventure that had me on the edge of my seat...A fantastic book that had me from page one..."

Again, in 2014, Olson won second place in Romantic Suspense in the Write Touch Reader's Award contest for Too Sexy For His Stetson. This time Olson's bossy characters lead her to the mountains of northern Idaho where a deputy sheriff and his female rookie deal with menacing white supremacists, a homicide, a murder cold case, and a threat to a nearby dam--all while trying to keep their hands off each other. Meanwhile, Rambo, the hero's retired K-9, quietly steals the show.

Olson also offers two short stories. Danger Zone, which spent months in the Kindle top 100 free romantic suspense category, is a guaranteed fifteen minute pulse pounder where two strangers survive a rock 'n roll landing on an icy Milwaukee runway and chase a could-be terrorist into the danger zone. Me and Brad, a feel good romance, features an irresistible K9 and was ranked in the Kindle free top 100 list for months in the Contemporary Romance category.

When her characters aren't bossing her around, she squeezes in time for reading, watching Packer football games, flower gardening, jamming with friends on the mountain dulcimer, and hiking in a nearby state forest (or the mountains somewhere). She has three grown children and one granddaughter and resides with her own special hero in southeast Wisconsin. Find out more at www.malolson.com

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginning
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
A great beginning to the Alpha Dogs series with more than 1 focus as we learn about the agents in this action filled read. The main focus of this one was John aka Eric and Annastine, the two met five years ago, fell in love instantly but John “dies” soon after they meet. Now years later and while at at a gala, she swears she sees John but it can’t be since he is dead and before the night is over she comes face to face with him. She’s mystified and figures the man named Eric is his doppelgänger and as the days pass and her attraction to the man intensifies, the similarities are too eerie and she starts to put two and two together. Unfortunately she doesn’t have the option of leaving and forgetting him as they both head into danger to try and stop terrorists, the same terrorists that wanted John dead all those years ago.
A great read with heart pounding action, suspense, steamy scenes and a few pages and chapters dedicated to the other members of the Alpha Dogs team. At first it was a bit distracting with the switching of the main characters but after a while I wanted more and what a great lead into the next books, hopefully the next one concentrating on Bronco and Sherri.
I loved Anna right from the get go, strong, beautiful and smart but I really didn’t like John in the beginning because of what he did, didn’t think there would be an excuse good enough, but the author does an amazing job of changing my mind and making me fall in love with the man when I hear his story from Kit...sigh...swoon...sigh...especially when I thought there is no way I’d change my mind. If this read is anything to go by with the future of this series...I CAN’T WAIT !!
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
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WindRider
4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018
I really liked this book. The characters were really good as was the plot. There is plenty of mystery, action and adventure in it. Oh yes, there was time for a touch of romance too.
Eric really has Annastine's head spinning because of her confusion concerning her lost love John Trask. A few similarities between the two keep cropping up. She feels somewhat guilty because of her attraction to Eric Cavelli. It's an attraction she can't even fully explain. But she does fight it.
Eric has a lot of secrets. One's that he has to keep in order to keep the people he cares about safe. He's had to give up a lot in order to keep them out of the line of fire. He aches with all that he as lost. But nothing in his life can even hope to move along with 2 really dangerous men get stopped. It does get pretty intense at times.
I found it kind of amazing that Annastine was put in such dangerous situations. Yes, she did have a quick training but still she was over her head. And to make it worse, 2 dangerous men have their own agenda when it comes to her. Something that she will hate with every fiber of her being.

Other really good characters were the team members that were like family to Eric. Kit, Apollo and Bronco just to name a few.
And without a doubt I would like to see where the story between Bronco and Sherri is going. Because yes, I think there is a good story there since there was a good hot start in this book. Now it's time for some honesty between them. I can't wait to read that one too. I hope this author is busy writing that one and I will be watching for it.

"I received this book in exchange for a review."
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ShirleyAvidReader
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
A Hidden Gem Review.

I had chosen this book to read and review several years ago, and for some reason it got lost on my Kindle so I got a new copy just to get the strike against me, off.

I didn't care for this. I understand it's a political action story, and back then, when first written, it was pure speculation. Unfortunately life and art have a way of imitating one another.

A chosen read and a volunteered review.
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Space Cowgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Body Double🐺🐺But Only One Heart💘
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
Eric Cavelli🐺🍆🌋🔫🔪, alias John Trek, is the terrorist hunter, and also father to the daughter of Annastine Jacobson💃💋, super model extraordinaire and philanthropist. Annastine💃💋 only knows him as John, and she believes he is dead. She is the love of his life, but he has to avoid her.
At a D.C. Gala, Annastine💃💋 is to give a speech, and when she looks over the crowd, she is certain she sees Eric🐺🍆🌋🔪🔫, known to her as John. He is there with his antiterrorism team running surveillance and security. It's been five years but it sure looks like him.
Then there is an explosion, and the building starts to burn. Confusion and Chaos, smoke and fire. Everyone gets out, but Annastine💃💋 goes back in looking for someone, and confronts some men dressed as firefighters, but they are terrorists. She is knocked out and locked in a closet.

Eric🐺🍆🌋🔪🔫 finds her quickly but she doesn't recognize him as John. She thinks he is a double or lookalike. It's the beginning of a new time together, a chance to start over. Will they take it?

ARC Received from HG for a Voluntary and Honest Review.

This is a thriller! It's also an Adult Romance, with plenty of violence🔫🔪💥 thrown in for excitement.
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Merry Jelks- Emmanuel
5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Story!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018
This is an action packed story that will have your heart pumping! The characters leave you breathless and the story reads like a James Bond movie. You will be unable to put this one down. Eric and Annastine will take you on an epic journey that is a thrill ride you will want to read over again! I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
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