An Alpha's Yearning by Kasey Martin

An Alpha's Yearning Reviews

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  SassafrasfromAmazon

  4.5⭐️ Unprepared! Yes, you read it correctly. I was wholly unprepared when I began reading this book because the only knowledge I was armed with was that it is an IR romance, and it has a fabulous cover! No review checks and no synopsis- reading this time, probably a first for me. Funny that.
  
  As a consequence, the start of the first chapter caught me totally off-guard, as I began reading one of the most provocatively carnal, lusty beginnings that I can ever remember reading—right at the jumping-off-point! Truly, I was so taken aback, I almost jettisoned this book back to Amazon. BUT, at the same time, I was intrigued, so I kept reading.
  
  As I continued to read this book, I knew I was hooked; I knew I HAD to finish this book. I felt compelled to read the entire book, without knowing what lay ahead, because of my categorical and utter fascination with the main female character, Erica Jade Younger (EJ).
  
  Simply put, EJ is magnificent. She just exudes power, confidence and independence. She can be nice, professional, respectful, or she can let her “ratchetness” come out. “So, I’ma need you to take some of that bass out your voice before we have a problem,” Erica firmly responded in an even tone.” I just LOVE that. Further, she’s intelligent and sexy, a heady combination. EJ is the consummate businesswoman and provides the ways and means for others to help themselves, especially in investment strategies. Think of her as a female Alpha.
  
  MC Roman, head of the Dalonzo crime family, is dangerous, and he’s a killer. By happenstance, Roman sees EJ, and he decides he wants her, but is puzzled by the feelings she invokes in him, feelings that he’s never experienced before. Roman believes he may have finally met his equal in EJ, and she just may be the one to change his life. Of course, Roman is a typical Alpha.
  
  After seeing Erica and introducing himself, Erica only gives Roman her first name and drives away. Armed only with her first name, and the $200,000 car he’d seen her driving when she left the club, Roman scours the entire US to find her. “Roman felt like a simp. A man of his stature shouldn’t have to chase anybody, especially a woman he’d seen in a nightclub, but he couldn’t get her off his mind.” After a few cat and mouse games, Roman and EJ finally meet and talk. . .and, um, other things at an exclusive sex club, and from then on, it’s off to the races. After this encounter, Erica has officially become Roman’s woman. Erica is a bit pragmatic as she thinks of her relationship with Roman—“she had accepted a long time ago that being with a regular guy was not in the cards for her.”
  
  Meanwhile, behind the scenes, villains working in concert against Roman and EJ are some nasty pieces of work. They are deadly, and some are protected in high places. The lives of all Roman and EJ hold dear are at stake—unless they are stopped, permanently.
  
  To sum it up, I absolutely loved the pairing of Roman and Erica—it just felt RIGHT. Further, this book has numerous elements to it: some parts are erotic, sexy or sensual, other areas carry humorous and lighter moments. Additionally, there are twists and unexpected turns that are delightfully surprising. Violence plays an integral role in the book; however, it never seems to be gratuitous. In addition to everything else, the pain of betrayal looms large and the hurt it inflicts is raw and viscerally depicted.
  
  Finally, I have saved the best for last. This book is so seductive and mesmerizing because the characters are charismatic and very appealing, the writing is superb, and the dialogue flows effortlessly. It all coalesces into an impressive, meticulously organized piece of work. Perhaps I should be more unprepared in my future reading endeavors, huh?
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  Kashi Ashley-Ann Lowe

  Highly Recommend!
  
  Beautifully written. Kasey Martin is an amazing author, An Alpha’s Yearning was just another proof of that. I enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end, the chemistry between Roman and Erica was unmatched. I’m also happy to see some of my favorite characters from previous books make an appearance. High Recommend! Well done Kasey Martin!
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  Tracey

  So Many Questions
  
  I have so many questions about this story. Erica is a successful businesswoman who created her own space and brought along friends and cousins when she built her business. That was a big mistake on her part (in my opinion). Somewhere along the way, she didn't realize her business had become infected by jealousy.
  
  Don Roman Dalonzo has a pest problem that he wants to get rid of by the name of Guiliani. He has the evidence, but it's not that easy since they haven't come at him directly, and the council hadn’t sanctioned his retaliation. One day he notices a woman passing by while having lunch with his father, and Roman can’t believe his luck when he sees her again. He has to make her his.
  
  I understand Erica wanting those around her that she can trust. However, she should have realized that they would be the first to turn on her if the price was right. There isn’t a price on loyalty. Why did she give Mercedes so many chances? She should have been out the door. Help can only go so far, and when her ‘best friend’ started questioning her business decisions? When Kitty and Reggie started to move differently with her. Why did she let it slide and not fire them?
  
  Overall, I found it to be an okay read. It feels like a lot was left out, and I didn't get the sense of Roman yearning.
  
  
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  Peace

  Pleasantly surprised by a sexually liberated, successful, business-minded heroine. Erica is a black woman you can be proud of. Roman is a delicious alpha male with an elephant trunk in his pants. The intense mafia action and betrayals between hot sex scenes kept this story exciting.
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  Cammyjoe

  Fantabulous
  
  I want me some Roman 🙌🙌🙌 HOTDAYYYYYYUM!!
  OK, I am just going to say this : The book is awesome, the Dolonzo men are FIRE 🔥 & Roman … 🤤 and he met his match when he set his eyes on Erica. She is the Yin to his Yang.
  Can’t wait for the rest of the Hotties’s stories.
  Great read!
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  Khanique McDaniel

  As a Black woman, I can appreciate reading a book that carries a tone and culture you can relate to.
  
  I understood the tone of the Black characters and I loved that they had different mannerisms than what we are used to seeing in mafia and biker books. But even the very Italian Roman started to have the mannerisms and the tone of a Black man. Sometimes a Black woman.
  
  At one point, I thought the title of the book was a play on the word alpha and that both Erica and Roman were alphas. Now, I am not so sure. They are bosses but what exactly does alpha mean to the author?
  
  While I liked how easy they were as a couple and their banter, in the beginning, was hot and off the charts, I will never subscribe to instant love books. I just cannot. Especially because Erica and Roman spent more time apart than they did together.
  
  I also cannot reconcile a mob boss who spoke like one but whose actions were that of maybe a shady club owner. Excuse me but I truly think his organisation would have been too big and strong to need anything more than existing. His constant need to seek help was off-putting to say the least.
  
  Now, a lot was happening but with no real rhyme or reason. We have a very fair Erica Jane but yet still she is betrayed by those closest to her? Why? I don't think we got a satisfying answer and then the ripple effects in her family made even less sense.
  
  The mob war was so small time that I am still trying to figure out why. I also don't understand the abused dancers/hookers angle. What was the goal? To tie everything together? I would have liked to explore that more than I would a fight for territory.
  
  Also, Joseph jr would have made for a great adversary or plot twist. I am not sure why that wasn't explored more.
  
  I love the characters as individuals and I love them as a couple. It is everything else that fell off for me and I started thinking about making it a DNF when I got to the 70% mark.
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  Antoinette Jones

  This was straight fiya!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
  
  I love this author's books!! Kasey Martin knows how to tell a story that captures the reader right from the start. And this book has ALL the elements of a great story. Roman and Erika were two alphas from different parts of town running their businesses like the bosses they are. But a glance through a window would send them both on a rollercoaster ride of drama, dominance and submission, seduction, shocking betrayals, family reunions, steamy sex, revenge, more steamy sex, retribution and a doggone fabulous HEA epilogue. It was so cool to see some familiar characters. I dare say this book has some Savage Bloodlines elements to it. 🤔🙂 I so highly recommend this book. I totally loved this story. The character development and the storyline just flowed effortlessly. I cannot wait to see whose story Kasey Martin will write next. So worthy of 5⭐'s.
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  Ka-Bee Brown

  What An Alpha!!
  
  Roman was smitten the first time he laid eyes on Erica has she walked by the window, so smitten that he started to jump up from the table and go after her. That’s how much Erica affected Roman.
  Erica was all about family and her money, Erica did a lot for her cousins and to be betrayed like she was by her cousins and childhood friends was just so sad. Roman was also betrayed by someone in his camp, both he and Erica knew how that felt, and they both will stop at nothing to see that those who betrayed them would pay for their crimes. This was an amazing book by Kasey, I look forward to her next book.
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  Girl Truss Me

  🥰🔥🙌🏾
  
  This was a well developed story, the characters all stood out and it was great to see others from other Kasey Martins books. Roman was definitely bae…Roman and Erica were cute indeed, I will say wow the twist and turns in this story definitely keeps you locked into the book and wanting to finish it right then and there. The betrayal from the ones you are close to is crazy, like all for money and power smh.
  
  I hope Lucas or Niro’s story is next…
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  CallaLily

  Niki & EJ are fire
  
  I LOVE Nikita Dalonzo & EJ! She is a great businesswoman and tries to take care of everyone like they’re family, even when they aren’t. He is Family. This was a great story of how they met and how their lives became enter woven. Betrayal is a part of their world and the methods of how they handled that betrayal was a great backdrop to their love. Awesome story!!!!!
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  Fern

  This was pretty good. At first (and not to be prudish and I guess I am showing my age) but I had to press myself to continue, I did not like the sexual overtones too much and felt that it dominated the actual storyline but as I continued to read it, the mystery about who was setting up whom made it interesting. Also, I liked the family dynamic on both sides and it gave an insight about our couple and their backgrounds. I am glad that Roman and Erica got their HEA.
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  Shell Brown

  Full of Action
  
  I so thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to ending. Kasey Martin is an amazing author and I love reading all of her books!!! If you love action mixed in with a Lil thuggin and lots of Big Dick Energy this is DEFINITELY your book. Job well done Sis and I can't wait to read what's next!!!!
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  Victoria Ziglor-smith

  Fabulous Read
  
  I loved it the way Erica was a no hold bars sister, and Roman a true Alpha. Wow this story turned me on, made me smile, even shouted h£ll yell to some of the violent scenes. Glad to know who really betrayed Erica, and that she was dealt with. This is a great story, I enjoyed reading straight through. What’s next Kasey Martian I’m ready.