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The Omega's Bodyguard (The Protection of the Pack Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Dessa Lux (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 518 ratings
Sparks fly when a protective alpha meets an omega in danger, but there's a catch: this omega is still human, and doesn't know what he could become with a bite from the right wolf.

Being an alpha werewolf made Rusty Jamison one of the best while he served in the Marines, a top team leader in the elite Force Recon. But now his instincts have made military life unbearable--he couldn't protect his team without revealing what he was. He's out of the Corps and taking his first job as a bodyguard, using those instincts while protecting his secret. But his client is the last thing Rusty expected: a latent omega, a human with werewolf blood just waiting for a bite to awaken his potential.

Sam Hurley has fended off plenty of unwanted advances in his twenty-four years. As a baby-faced computer genius, he's used to being sought after for more than just his brains--but now someone is stalking him, and Sam is going to need help getting him to take no for an answer. His new bodyguard seems like he'll be able to do the job, but once Sam meets him he wants Rusty for a lot more than protection.

Rusty and Sam can barely keep their hands off each other from the moment they meet, driven by their werewolf instincts. Rusty knows that whoever's stalking Sam must be another alpha, hunting this rare unprotected omega. Sam might just be Rusty's chance to start a pack of his own; all he has to do is give up his secrets, hunt down a rogue alpha, and make sure Sam still wants to be his at the end of the day...

The Omega's Bodyguard is a first time gay m/m alpha/omega werewolf romance featuring a powerful, protective alpha, a sweet, smart omega, and a steamy happy ending that is only the beginning of this new pack's adventures...
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    The Protection of the Pack
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  4. Publication date
    September 15, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015GDREWC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 111 pages
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  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Protection of the Pack
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 518 ratings

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Customers find the book engaging from beginning to end with twists and turns, and appreciate its well-developed characters and hot, intimate scenes. Moreover, the story features sincere emotional expression and great world building, with one customer noting how the unique take on being an omega adds depth to the narrative. Additionally, customers describe the book as fast-paced and fun to read.

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28 customers mention "Story quality"25 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's story engaging from beginning to end, with twists and turns that provide better insight into the narrative.

"...This book gets you started on a much bigger story line, or at least it feel like more of an introduction...." Read more

"...I liked the characters and the storyline was mostly well written (a few odd things here and there)...." Read more

"...sexy times are hot and plenteous, the characters are lovable, the plot makes sense, and the protagonists are capable of expressing feelings like..." Read more

"...w/o hitting a squick, and I was AMPLY rewarded with an plot that drew me along, sincere emotional expression and some actually pretty gripping..." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is well-written and free of typos, with one customer specifically mentioning the intimate scenes are well-crafted.

"...One of the best things is that the intimate scenes are written so well that it serves with character development and gives you better insight into..." Read more

"...And did I mention the sex? Because it is smokin'. Quality read, recommended." Read more

"...up with my personal weak points, but I was always impressed with the quality of her prose before I had to bail...." Read more

"Loved it! Yes, it’s full of insta-bond, little explanation of the werewolf world, and total acceptance of the existence of weres by humans...." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

"...is that the intimate scenes are written so well that it serves with character development and gives you better insight into the story...." Read more

"...I liked the characters and the storyline was mostly well written (a few odd things here and there)...." Read more

"...The sexy times are hot and plenteous, the characters are lovable, the plot makes sense, and the protagonists are capable of expressing feelings like..." Read more

"...Loved the plot, love the characters and specially Sam, all fire and sweetness. In all the craziness, they all find a home." Read more

9 customers mention "Steamy content"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as hot and full of sexy times.

"...First of all, I love Dessa Lux. This book is well written and thats all there is to it. The author develops characters and writes dialogue well...." Read more

"...The sex was hot and I am really looking forward to reading the other books in the series. ***** POV... third person..." Read more

"...Think consent is sexy? If so, check out this book! The sexy times are hot and plenteous, the characters are lovable, the plot makes sense..." Read more

"The Omega's Bodyguard is a quick, steamy shifter read that packed a big punch in a small page number...." Read more

7 customers mention "Emotional depth"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with sincere expression and well-developed relationships, and one customer notes that the characters' actions felt authentic.

"...heat, but with the refreshing twist of explicit consent and emotional maturity. And did I mention the sex? Because it is smokin'...." Read more

"...and I was AMPLY rewarded with an plot that drew me along, sincere emotional expression and some actually pretty gripping action in non sexy bits...." Read more

"...I didn’t even realized it was a short book until the end. It’s packed full of emotion and I can’t wait to read the next one" Read more

"...uber smart human was paired with the alpha wolf for protection and love followed. Looking forward for the rest of the series." Read more

7 customers mention "Intelligence"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's world-building, with one customer highlighting its unique take on omega characters.

"...It was a great introduction into this world, with the promise that things are going to become a lot steamier in future books...." Read more

"...Can't do much of a character breakdown but Sam was smart and unexpectedly overprotective. Not like any omega I've read about...." Read more

"...great world building & i loved the wolves. the characters had great chemistry. and the book wasn't full of typos!!!" Read more

"...The author is great at getting ideas across in a very concise, straight-forward way. Looking forward to the sequel!" Read more

5 customers mention "Enjoyment"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, with one describing it as addictive.

"...I feel compelled to read their work and would be doing myself a disservice if I did not...." Read more

"...But, who cares? I didn’t. It was FUN to read and had deliciously FILTHY sex!!!! Virgin omega half were. Bodyguard alpha...." Read more

"Very well written, lots of twists and turns! Completely enjoyed reading this story. Looking forward to the next book's in this series!..." Read more

"This was fun and well written smut, not super long but enough that there is some actual plot in between the explicit scenes...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book.

"The Omega's Bodyguard is a quick, steamy shifter read that packed a big punch in a small page number...." Read more

"...Things move pretty fast but they're right there on the same page, and delighted about it, and it's marvelous...." Read more

"So good! I really enjoyed this story! Fast-paced, hot and steamy sex, fun characters and the unique take on being an omega was great!" Read more

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  • Bevielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars well written and intimate
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018
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    I have a few things to say about this book/short story. First of all, I love Dessa Lux. This book is well written and thats all there is to it. The author develops characters and writes dialogue well. This book gets you started on a much bigger story line, or at least it feel like more of an introduction.

    One of the best things is that the intimate scenes are written so well that it serves with character development and gives you better insight into the story. However, while I love the ABO dynamics etc I am very picky with what I read and especially when it comes to books in this genre.

    spoiler's...

    On that note, this was on the edge for me due to the idea of omega's uniting the pack through sex (to simplify it). That is the only thing I had a problem with that the book doesn't even get into much but the concept is introduced and I have no doubt it will develop further in the other books. However, the way is was introduced was respectful and choice and consent was at the forefront. That is huge. While I love ABO, the idea of inequality in those dynamics gets on my nerves so I enjoy it when an author addresses it in a plot line or develops their universe in a way where this is not and won't be the focus because it's not an issue/doesn't exist.

    All that being said, I would recommend this series and I will read the next installments in the future most likely as this author is excellent. I feel compelled to read their work and would be doing myself a disservice if I did not.

    I am excited for more books like "Omega Required" because that was my favorite thus far.
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  • gruvermom
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.75-4 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018
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    I’m not sure exactly why I liked this story so much. I’ve only recently started to read shifter books and this one seemed different from others I have read.

    At first I was a little bothered that Sam was so eager to have sex with Rusty considering they just met and Sam was .... uh... inexperienced but, then I started thinking about all the books I’ve read where complete strangers had sex an hour after meeting and those stories didn’t bother me.

    I liked the characters and the storyline was mostly well written (a few odd things here and there). The sex was hot and I am really looking forward to reading the other books in the series.

    *****

    POV... third person

    Standalone or series .... first book in a series

    Did it give me a hangover... slight

    Would I recommend it... yes

    Would I read it again... probably
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  • Wootaj
    3.0 out of 5 stars Little bit of story... not enough.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
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    There was not enough story. I would have to say about 90 percent or more was just sex scene after sex scene, which is BORING without a better story attached.
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  • Chitowngirl33
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2017
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    Do you:
    - Enjoy hot gay werewolf romance?
    - Like gruff alpha dudes with hearts of mush and the adorable nerds they love?
    - Think consent is sexy?

    If so, check out this book! The sexy times are hot and plenteous, the characters are lovable, the plot makes sense, and the protagonists are capable of expressing feelings like functional adults! Dessa Lux observes the time-honored werewolf romance tradition of a mating heat, but with the refreshing twist of explicit consent and emotional maturity. And did I mention the sex? Because it is smokin'.

    Quality read, recommended.
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  • Jessica Madden
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hot Shifter Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
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    The Omega's Bodyguard is a quick, steamy shifter read that packed a big punch in a small page number. It was a great introduction into this world, with the promise that things are going to become a lot steamier in future books. I recommend if you are looking for a hot m/m shifter read. This doesn't end on a cliffhanger (and you can easily stop at book one if that is what you choose without frustrating threads being left open), although the story with the two guys here continues in future books.
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  • Darayavaush
    5.0 out of 5 stars Come for the pron, stay for the prose.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015
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    Uh, let's see. Alpha/Omega, NO possibility of mpreg, but there is knotting. Some inflation kink, but it's wasn't a focus if it isn't your thing, ditto mentioned lactation kink. Mentioned consensual gang-band kink, which I hope to f*****g god is in the next one (PLEASE.)

    The author's previous works on Amazon haven't lined up with my personal weak points, but I was always impressed with the quality of her prose before I had to bail. I was REALLY EXCITED when this popped up, since I could read it all the way through w/o hitting a squick, and I was AMPLY rewarded with an plot that drew me along, sincere emotional expression and some actually pretty gripping action in non sexy bits. This book is not by any means just a scaffold to have sex in, it's an engrossing narrative that happens to have (really hot) sex in.
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  • Eugenia
    3.0 out of 5 stars Shifter Crack! So addictive!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
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    Loved it! Yes, it’s full of insta-bond, little explanation of the werewolf world, and total acceptance of the existence of weres by humans. But, who cares?

    I didn’t. It was FUN to read and had deliciously FILTHY sex!!!! Virgin omega half were. Bodyguard alpha. The two can’t keep their hands off each other.

    Awesome scenes, NO mpreg. And a bonus for you lucky fans: knotting!
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  • Gwen
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Alpha get his pack!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018
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    Mike brought Rusty to fulfill a mission. Sam, a tech genius, has an dangerous stalker on his tail and needs protection. Rusty is an Alpha wolf, who inmediately recognizes his mate as non other than Sam, his new boss. Sam is an Omega who knows nothing about his own kind. Rusty will have to protect and guide him into his world while a crazy stalker wants to keep Sam for himslef. Loved the plot, love the characters and specially Sam, all fire and sweetness. In all the craziness, they all find a home.
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  • Let's Dance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and white hot
    Reviewed in Australia on October 9, 2015
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    This was such a wonderful (and white hot) read. There was such an electric spark between Rusty and Sam, which only strengthen over time as they grew trust each other. I really loved how clever and resourceful Sam was, and how brave he was when faced with the prospect of a new, supernatural world, plus the prospect of Rusty. Rusty too was wonderfully rendered. Respectful and so head over heels for Sam, Rusty was such a wonderful character. There was something so subtle about him and the way finding Sam - his mate - settled Rusty. Home wasn't so much a place for him, but a person.

    All in all, this was such an amazing and spirited read. It was also white, white hot. Seriously white hot. Another amazing read from Dessa. A++++++
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  • Phedre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ein tolles 'Debut'
    Reviewed in Germany on February 23, 2017
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    Ich kenne die Arbeit der Autorin aus der Fanfiction und bin ihr als begeisterter Fan gern in die Original Fiction gefolgt. Mit diesem Auftakt zur Serie hat sie mich dann auch vollends von ihrem Können überzeugt.

    Mit a/b/o ist das ja immer so eine Sache. Im Prinzip kann jeder Autor die Spielregeln für sich selbst neu erfinden und in diesem Fall haben mir die Ideen mit denen Dessa Lux spielt sehr gefallen.

    Man merkt, dass sie aus der Fanfiction kommt weil die Sexzsenen im Gegensatz zu einem Großteil der üblichen M/M fiction wirklich fantastisch geschrieben sind ohne dass die Romance zu kurz kommt.

    Ich kann die Autorin und die Serie empfehlen!
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  • Princess Alex.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Old Werewolf Smut
    Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2018
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    Sexy consensual poly werewolf loving. Literally all I wanted and everything I got from this book. 10 out of 10 will happily reread over and over.
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  • BookFiend
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you buy one book with 'Omega' in the tile this year, make it this one
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2015
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    Lots of M/M books floating around at the moment with 'Omega' in the title. This is definitely one of the best - if not THE BEST - written of the pack. All the boxes are ticked - animal attraction between the werewolf alpha and his as-yet-human omega, intense sensory connection, mating fevers, bonding bites, intriguing physiology and anatomy - and it's with heat and a great pace for the plot alongside, AND there is basically no dub con or the kind of misogyny-by-another-name creepiness that can pervade in this genre. A very worthwhile and pleasing read, and more to come in the series, I'm glad to see.
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  • mairamout
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a new shifter series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2016
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    I loved this and was so pleased to find out that it was the first in a series. The characterisation is great - I love Sam and the fact that he has his own skills and strengths, things that Rusty can't do, and is more than 'just' an omega. Great stuff!
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