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Alpha Geek #7

Alpha Geek: Dax

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Leopard shifter Meghan Bennett had an award-winning career as a police detective, but she left the force behind after corruption got the better of her team. Now she’s one of the top agents in Nick’s shifter security force, and she’s about to face her biggest challenge yet—a smoking hot geek with a heart of gold and a big old target on his back .

Since scientist Dax Hall lost his parents to cancer, he’s devoted his professional career to the dream of ending the disease. With advances in nanobot technology, he’s finally closer to a cure than ever before, but someone out there doesn’t want him to succeed. When he can no longer ignore the danger, he reluctantly accepts a security guard and is floored when the agent assigned to him turns out to be sexier than the lustiest dark-haired beauty of his wettest dreams .

But when Meghan cannot stop an attack on Dax, she has to make a grim decision. When the geek awakes, everything he’s ever thought he’s known about life and science has been changed. Will the choices Meghan made for him be worth the chance at giving his cure to humanity…and at letting Dax and Meghan have a long life together?

Reader’s Hang on to your panties, my geek lovers. This is another dirty, fun, and action-packed alpha read! As with all my books, adults only, please. Enjoy, you awesome freaky readers.

290 pages, Paperback

Published November 24, 2021

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Milly Taiden

480 books4,256 followers
Milly Taiden (also writes as April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean (to her) known as the Dominican Republic. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.

When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.

She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!

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216 reviews275 followers
November 16, 2021
This was cute and fun but pretty generic. This installment brings nothing truly new to the table in regards to the Alpha Geek series. I like the amount of action and Meghan was a badass. I get that this series is basically smut but I felt the initial sexual encounter came way earlier. I mean Meghan is a former cop performing her job and it just seemed off character for her to sleep with someone she was protecting especially since when she figured out Dax was her mate she didn't act on it. But I am getting a little picky with this analysis. Overall comparatively across the series there are plot holes and the execution felt lacking. Selina Durio said it best in her review: how do they keep finding Dax? Safe houses can be compromised but they changed venues a lot and I'd hope they'd ditch there phones before getting to that point.
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6,959 reviews80 followers
November 9, 2021
Cute, fun and spicy paranormal romance.. Great action and adventure.. Full of surprises for our geek..
774 reviews5 followers
November 10, 2021
This is the first in this series that I've read. I loved it! I will definitely go back and read the others. It's a spicy, quick read all shifter lovers will enjoy. Dax and Meg made an adorable couple. I received an advanced copy and this is my honest review.
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4,651 reviews46 followers
November 17, 2021
Meghan Bennett is a leopard shifter who won awards as a police detective before she left due to corruption getting the better of her team. She now works as an agent for Nick's shifter security force and has been allocated to protect a hot geek with a heart of gold and a big target on his back. Scientist Dax Hall lost his parents to cancer and so has devoted himself and his career to ending the disease. He is close to a cure using nanobots but someone doesn't want him to succeed. Finally unable to ignore the danger he gives in to pressure and takes up the offer of a security guard, although he had no idea it would come in the form of a dark-haired beauty. When Meghan cannot stop one particular attack on Dax she has to make a grim decision, and so when Dax awakes everything he ever thought he knew about life and science has been changed. Will her choices be worth the chance of giving his cure to humanity plus letting them have a long life together?

I really enjoyed this story which introduced another geek with an incredible mind and his shifter mate all tied into Nick's security company. I loved their dynamic, the way that they complimented each other and the kind of organisation that was behind those trying to stop Dax from his cure. I loved the way that the differences in the way different animals fought for example a comparison between the leopard and the wolf factored into the story highlighting how efficient Meghan was at protecting Dax. Easy to read and understand. Contains sexually explicit content. I really hope another book is written in this series soon!

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1,603 reviews12 followers
November 16, 2021
This is an OK shifter romance, but it seemed that the couple was more in lust than in love. Dax and Meghan were both likable, but I would have liked a little more romance and a little less sex.

This was a quick read, so there wasn't time for as much character development as I like -- but there was enough to like the couple and to want them to find their HEA.

I thought Dax would have been a little more shocked when he first saw Meghan shift, and then had a little more trouble adjusting to becoming a shifter himself.

My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
3,006 reviews
November 20, 2021
What a wonderful read I loved this addition to the series, great read
Meghan is a leopard shifter who has won various awards and is an excellent police officer, a Detective of the highest calibre until corruption fell upon her team and everything changed dramatically and she knew she had to put a stop to it.
Nick is an Agent for the Shifters Security team and is impressed by Meghan who has come to work alongside the other agents however, she is still smarting from the deception she encountered working at the police force.
Dax Hall is a scientist who has become a marked individual, the cure he has been searching for to cure cancer is innovative and other would kill to get the secrets and he realises that he has to take security seriously.
This is a wonderful read with a great twist and a major decision, I guarantee that once you start reading you will not be able to put this book down till you reach the end.
Read this simply amazing addition to the series I assure you that once started it will be impossible to put the book down.

I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
3,399 reviews19 followers
November 20, 2021
Dax & Meghan

She's proved herself in her new job as a security guard. Her boss put her in charge of a leading scientist working on a cure for cancer--successfully working on it. Not everyone is excited about his progress. Working in secret isn't enough and he finally agrees to a guard, having no idea how hot she is and how hard to resist.

Resisting isn't just his problem. She's having problems controlling her inner leopard who wants him badly.

Between the danger and the sexual pull, this is much more than either of them bargained for. When the danger becomes life-threatening will Meghan be able to save him? Will their situation allow them to find a future together?

Another winner from Milly Taiden. She always finds some real-world in her stories. The new characters are hot together and we get a chance to visit some old friends who show Dax and Meghan that there is a chance for a happy future. Don't miss this new Geek turned even hotter.
20 reviews1 follower
December 1, 2021
What is sexier than an intelligent scientific brain? An alpha one of course. There is nothing hotter than a smart and possessive man. Milly has integrated all the required elements for the sexiest man: brains and protective braun. Dax comes into his own after being unwittingly turned into a shifter and finds his mate. Meghan is used to being the one in charge and the one to take charge, and she has to do that with her new assignment/ mate when he is being hunted down for his discovery. Meghan has to teach Dax about being a shifter while protecting him, and Dax has to learn to temper his alpha maleness while dodging bullets. And they both are trying to learn each other and how to be mates. This is another awesome shifter romance from Milly Taiden!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
30 reviews
February 28, 2022
Different, not better

I think that maybe since there was a predictable pattern to the way the other books progressed in the series, Milly Taiden decided to switch it up a bit in this one. The problem is that it was too different. Spolier alerts. For example, Dax never talked with his lion. Also, the healing seemed to be so inconsistent ... her broken ribs will heal in a couple of hours, but then she states that she will wear the bruises she gets during sex as a badge of honor??? Also Dax never used his shifted form to help her. The other shifters didn't seem to recognize that he was suddenly no longer just human. It took him longer to heal from a beating as a shifter than it did for him to heal from nearly dying as a human when given shifter serum in the first place. The list goes on and on. I think I am done with this series.
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4,080 reviews57 followers
November 14, 2021
Shifters are stronger than humans leopard shifter Meghan Bennett knows this first hand. Smart, sexy driven Meghan is shaken to the core when her human partner is killed. She leaves the police force to join fellow shifter Nicks’ security agency to protect humans without the danger of losing another human partner.
Dax knows he’s a nerdy guy but he is a genius determined to find the cure for cancer. He may be a skinny pale dude but he is focused and driven. When someone wants to destroy his lifes work he is forced to consider security. He never expected Meghan.
These two gel from the start. But will their fear of losing someone new keep them from finding love? This is a steamy romp that will keep me smiling for some time to come.
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Author 2 books7 followers
November 20, 2021
Oh a lion!

Alpha Geek: Dax Book 7
By Milly Taiden
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This is book 7 in this series. And I can't wait to read the next book when it comes out. Each book has its own couple but I recommend reading this series in order due to the fact that previous couples are included in the new books. This book we have human Dax trying to cure cancer, the powers that be aren't happy about that so they try to kill him and end all the good Dax could do with the cure. In the process Dax has to take the DNA serum to save his life. Just like the human men in the rest of the series. I love my shifter romance books male shifter / human female. But these books are human males / shifter female. Gives a different ride.
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Profile Image for Gwendolyn Thaggard.
764 reviews2 followers
November 23, 2021
Leopard shifter Meghan is a former police detective.
Corruption in the department and losing her partner turned her away from her chosen profession.
Meghan begins working for Nick's agency and finds some normalcy and peace.
Her new assignment shifts get perspective when she is assigned to protect her mate.
Meghan had a moment of unease when returning Dax to his apartment to gather some items.
Soon the pair are ambushed and Dax is gravely injured.
At this point it should be known in the new employee handbook that you may encounter your mate on the job and this is the protocol.
Just saying.
Meghan should have gone with her instincts and not entered the apartment.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
511 reviews1 follower
November 14, 2021
Dax has made an awesome discovery. The kind that will save thousands of lives. Someone has decided that this discovery should not make it out into the world.
Meghan has been floundering a little since she left the police force. Working for her friend's security firm has been a blessing. Little does she know how her next assignment will change her life.
The pace of this book is fast and the heat level is high. Meghan is a ball buster, and she takes no prisoners. Dax is a fun character as well. It was fun readig how he took to the changes that came into his life. I am looking forward to reading of more Alpha Geeks.
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785 reviews9 followers
November 21, 2021
Dax, a cancer research scientist, is assigned Meghan, an ex cop and leopard shifter, as a guard to ensure his safety after he is attacked but when Meghan first meets him she is hit with the knowledge of his being her mate! Then when they're attacked again and he is fatally wounded, she takes him to Zeke! There follows a series of attacks and mistakes! Ultimately the book has a happy ending but certain things are glossed over way too quickly that, in my opinion, are not resolved properly. Still, the tale is a good read as part of the series
I did receive an arc copy and am leaving this review freely
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314 reviews2 followers
November 21, 2021
Dax & Meghan are the newest sweet couple in the Alpha Geek series. Employed with Nick’s agency they are thrown together when his life is threatened and she is sent to protect him. She’s a smart sexy Leopard with a big heart who was looking for something else after the loss of her police force partner. He’s the nerdy scientist who’s world is turned upside down to discover shifters co-exist in the world.

The relationship moves at lightening pace with these two fun characters having a lotta sexy times with plenty of drama in their attempt to stay alive and safe.

The ending was the perfect wrap up to this super read.
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76 reviews1 follower
November 22, 2021
Dax just became my most favorite Geek. I love how he and his Meghan are super HOT and Sexy! I love how he cares for others and how he can help others. Every single Geek seems to be HOT for their protectors. However I love the conversations they share. I love how protective she is of him and he of her. The action is non stop. This book like many kept me on my toes. I found myself reading it 3 times before i would write my review. I like to be fair in my impressions of the books. This has turned out to top the rest of my Geek books to make it to my most favorite. I can not wait to see what happens next.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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868 reviews2 followers
November 23, 2021
Confused And Irritated

First, I gotta say I love Milly Taiden’s work. Second, who the heck wrote this book?!?! The first 6 books in the Alpha Geek series have the same character traits and personalities. Same facts and details about the characters.
This book is so different! I honestly don’t believe Milly Taiden wrote this one.
I’m not gonna say what facts and details are so obviously different because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone but I do recommend reading all 7 in order to understand what I’m talking about.
It’s not a bad book, I did enjoy the storyline just frustrated by the changes.
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4,997 reviews
November 12, 2021
It's a good story and I loved the wedding vows, lovely ending too. But there is that one detail that was forgotten: the thugs in the clearing. Meghan defeated them and then they mate immediately after and in the same place. I couldn't get my mind out of that.

Meghan is really tough, she was able to defeat the thugs by herself, of course it was always a close call. The reader had to suspend their logic in some of the scenes here but overall its an enjoyable read.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book
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1,922 reviews42 followers
November 20, 2021
Milly brings us another Geek! Dax this time and one of my fav shifter animals. I think I'm a great fan of Milly's, Dax the Geek the story was good. The series in general just fell a bit flat. I'm all for a girl that's a bad *ss'd, So I don't know I liked it yes Milly's an amazing storyteller. You have a bit of action, a bit of oh my, a mix of danger and a sexy sass girl putting the baddies in check. Oh and Dax... smexy smart and oh yum. Some nice melt your kindle scenes. make sure you grab the other in the series as well. Enjoy.
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1,273 reviews
November 21, 2021
Meghan has had a tough time lately. She left the police force after her partner was killed. Even though it wasn't her fault, she feels guilty about it. Joining Nick's agency has been a good change for her. She never expected to meet her mate on the job! Dax isn't like the usual men she dates but when it is your mate, that doesn't matter. She just has to keep him safe.

Another good Alpha Geek book!
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3,228 reviews30 followers
November 22, 2021
Loved the chemistry between Dax and Meghan and with the added drama, suspense, and of course steamy romance made for a very enjoyable and entertaining read. Overall a great read and a wonderful addition to the series. I received a free copy via Booksprout and as always my reviews are totally voluntarily and no monetary compensation was received and the opinions I have expressed is completely my own.
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313 reviews2 followers
November 24, 2021
Meghan was assigned to be Dax' bodyguard. He didn't think he needed one up until someone or many someones tried to kill him. And formed police officer and shifter Meghan is the one for the job. But when she discovers that he is her mate? Can you say hot?! But once Dax gets mortally injured, there is no decision. SAVE HIM! But what will happen when the crew comes back to finish what they started?!......Another sweet and sexy story in the Alpha Geek series by Milly Taiden!
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100 reviews7 followers
December 7, 2021
I have loved loved LOVED this series by Milly Taiden and Dax was no exception. I love the chemistry and passion between Dax and Meghan’s story and, like the others in the series, there is adventure, action, intrigue and lots of passion and romance. I recommend reading the other books in the series as many of the same characters are seen throughout but this is a standalone and well worth the read.
Profile Image for Tiffany Alderfer.
18 reviews
April 24, 2022
sweet story line, lacking in continuity

I loved the story, but there are parts that were unanswered or altered the “rules” of shifters. Like the shifting and not losing your clothes all the time…it was true in some PDA series, but not in this series. And why does Dax still wear glasses? And how can they suddenly communicate telepathically? And why doesn’t Dax’s Lion speak to him?
1,561 reviews7 followers
November 12, 2021
Milly has written a phenomenal steamy read. Meghan cannot stop an attack on Dax, she has to make a grim decision. When the geek awakes, everything he’s ever thought he’s known about life and science has been changed. Will Dax hate Meghan for the choice she made or will he embrace it. These two are hot and steamy.
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4,148 reviews33 followers
November 15, 2021
A shifter romance filled with danger. Dax is the cute geek. All he wants to do is find a cure to cancer. You wouldn’t think that would be dangerous. But when he makes a breakthrough someone is either out to kill him or use him. Meghan is a leopard shifter. She loves the danger of protecting others. But one look at a certain geek will have her feeling all new things.
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1,420 reviews3 followers
November 16, 2021
Their chemistry is off the charts. This has kidnapping, drama, suspense and like a normal Milly book does not let you down. I could not put this book down until I finished. Loved the ending and hope there is a spin off.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,033 reviews2 followers
November 17, 2021
Alpha Geek Dax is Quite a Man

Dad is a scientist working on a cure for cancer. He is attacked and Megan is assigned as his bodyguard. He doesn't know she is a shifter. When he is attacked a second time he is badly injured and she has a friend who is also a scientist and has created a serum that changes him. It is a great story.
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1,312 reviews
November 19, 2021
Milly really did a great job with Dax books i really love the book series and this book just added to the series i love the adventure and the chemistry between the two main characters was extremely explosive. I couldn't stop reading this book great quick read can't wait to read more book by Milly

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5,450 reviews32 followers
November 20, 2021
4.5 Stars
Once again, Milly Taiden shows why she is a master of shifter/human relationships. This book was filled with well written, endearing characters and a story line that is engaging and will keep your attention from beginning to end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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