Four years ago, Hillary was brutally raped and turned into a werewolf against her will. She survived and escaped, building a life for herself in the small town of Slade. Her only problem is her desire to turn furry when the moon is full. When chance has a werewolf crossing her path, she finally understands there has been a piece missing from her life no matter how badly she's wanted to deny it.

Zach has watched other pack members find their mates and never quite believed in the magnetic bond of mates, until he catches Hillary's scent. Without a doubt, she is his in every way, and he knows he has to handle this carefully or he may scare her off. It's become his new mission to show Hillary all the good things about being a werewolf, and he intends to do that by giving himself to her in every way possible.

I have to admit I was surprised by Alpha Turned. I'd read K.B. Alan's first book and liked it, but there seems to be an abundance of werewolf novels out there these days. Fantastically, this one sets itself apart from the rest. The brutal way in which Hillary is turned is handled with finesse. While dark and clearly horrifying, it doesn't overshadow the love story.

Zach is a drool-worthy hero. He's clearly powerful and an alpha to the core, but he's one with a heart the size of Texas. Hillary is a survivor and powerful in her own right. Ms. Alan was able to give her such humanness, when she clearly is anything but. If you're looking for a Shapeshifter story with a bit of an edge, some scorching hot sex and a love story at the heart of it all, get yourself a copy of Alpha Turned.

Reviewed by: Heather