Alpha Night by Nalini Singh. What can I say? She is one of my favorites. I know when I get a book by her I will not be disappointed and this holds true with this story as well. Selenka Durev is the alpha (female) of her pack. She is devoted to them and will not show mercy to anyone who tries to harm them. Ethan Night is an Arrow who slams (literally) into her at a meeting and more or less saves her life. Thus begins the saga of these two opposites that mate and everyone is surprised (including them). Selenka has emotions, while Ethan hasn’t in the past, but they are beginning to appear and he doesn’t know what to do with them. He has a mission that no one knows about and it’s not a nice one, or so we think. He also thinks that he will die. Why? Well if you want to find out more, read this excellent book, and if you haven’t read the other in the series, go back and read them too!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book for an honest opinion.

Another fantastic Psy-Changling book! The world-building continues to be complex and vast and the characters are dynamic and layered. Selenka is a wolf alpha and she's used to being in charge. When she encounters Ethan Night, a mating bond snaps into place and her world becomes so much more complicated. Ethan isn't a typical Arrow and the bond between Ethan and Selenka isn't normal either. As we discover what's going on with Ethan and Selenka, the events in the Psy-Changling world continue to unfold. I can't wait to see what happens next!

The setting for this one is with the wolf pack in Russia during a conference of empaths that the wolves are doing security. You do see the bears from Silver Silence, but the main characters are the Alpha wolf and a arrow we haven’t met before. Ethan is a both a different Arrow and TK, Ming had him kept him separate from the squad and used torture to control him. Selenka is the Alpha of the wolf pack in Moscow and is working with Ethan for the first time when there is an attack. In the aftermath of the attack Selenka’s wolf has bonded to Ethan. Even though they don’t know one another and bonding like these are more in fairytales, they work together to know one another and find who is behind the attack. The story does move the Trinity storyline along a bit and you find out a bit more about Ethan and his unusual abilities. Clever readers will figure out what is different about him long before anyone else in the story does. The usual HEA by the end of the book as we can expect with these novels and I can’t wait to read more.

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley

Even after so many titles in the Psy-Changeling series and Trinity Accord spinoff, Singh manages to explore new territory while still delivering the powerful relationships fans expect.

A fabulous entry into the long running series! A broken Arrow, a wolf alpha, and catching up with bears, Kaleb, and various others made for a story that was both new and familiar. The escalating Scaran Syndrome and the machinations of the Architect provided tension and mystery.

An excellent addition to Singh's psy-changeling/trinity series. I enjoyed the characters and the world of the book. The wolf pack is so much fun to be a part of. The relationship in this book felt a little off as Ethan's constant "I'll die for you" got a bit awkward after a while. It started to feel a bit obsessive after a bit. That being said, Selenka doesn't take advantage and is an excellent protector. This series continues to be one of my favorite and I hope there are many more books coming.

Ah, I'm so torn between a 4 and 4.5 star, only because I think the pacing at the beginning and end are a bit off, but aside from that, Nalini Singh kills it again. This was a great entry for my money, probably because I am an absolute sucker for these sweet Psy men learning to love through their changeling mates. I loved seeing an example where there's "mating at first sight" -- we've not seen that in the universe before, but I'd always kind of wondered why there's always this mating dance needed, so I appreciated her finding a new kind of story to tell that expanded what we know about the way her magic system works. I also loved seeing what a pack with a female alpha was like, and thought the dynamic between Ethan as such a powerful Psy & Selenka was very interesting. She totally sold me on the whys/hows of Ethan being so devoted & supportive right out the gate, and again, it created a fresh type of conflict in the series.
All in all, this was super satisfying for me and one of the books that worked best in the series.

4 Stars

I am just going to be up front here and remind everyone that I am completely unable to be objective when it comes to this author and this series. I have been reading this series since the beginning - and no, I don't mean "the beginning" in the sense that I've read everything since book one. I mean, "THE beginning," as in, I read these books as they were released, before goodreads was even a thing. You know, in that simpler, less-stressful, pre-social media crazed time.

I have read and re-read them ALL numerous times and consider myself a true fangirlwoman when it comes to this and Singh's other paranormal series (the Guild Hunter series).

So, yes, I am completely subjective in many areas when reading news books in this series...but I can also be a harsher critic in many ways too. Because when reading anything new in this series, I am holding it up against some of my ALL-time favorites books in the series, and in paranormal romance in general.

And let me just tell you, this one does a damned fine job of it.

This installment takes us back to Russia with the BlackEdge wolf pack, which is the changeling neighbor pack of the StoneWater bear pack (the focus of Silver Silence). Here we focus on Selenka Durev, the Alpha of the BlackEdge pack. Thus, this was a book of two major firsts in this series: 1) A female alpha changeling as a main character, and 2) A mating at first sight.

Yep, you read that right...a MATING AT FIRST SIGHT.

Like many fans, I was pretty excited about that prospect...albeit a little nervous that a Psy male wouldn't be able to give me the dominance and push/pull I crave in my male leads. After all, they can't all be a Kaleb. That said, I truly enjoyed every second of this book, although I am hesitant to say more so not to include any spoilers.

So why not 5 stars, you ask?

It's simple.

As much as I enjoyed it, it wasn't a Slave to Sensation, Mine to Possess, Kiss of Snow, or Heart of Obsidian AKA my favorites of the series (especially those last two).

But few things do.

Still. I truly enjoyed this one and I have faith that other fans of the series will too.

I absolutely lovee this book! Ethan and Selenka had great chemistry from the beginning and the romance was intense. The mystery surrounding Ethan, despite him being the most open and honest character I have read about, kept me engaged throughout the book. Selenka is an Alpha that any wolf would be proud to have as their leader and she showed both compassion and strength in dealing with the circumstances with which she was dealt. Nalini Singh creates a beautiful dynamic in her books, where even when the world is falling apart, love can still be found and celebrated. This was a welcome read and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my review.

A slap-your-mamma good book! Steamy romance perfectly collides with a dangerous, multilayered plot. There's so much substance. I felt like I was in heaven reading this book.

This was really good, I loved the romance a lot from the beginning!It has a great plot and the characters were unique!The romance was one of the best I have read so far from Nalini Singh!

The characters have a great chemistry, they were intense and I loved every minute they have together!I adored them and I wanted to hug them!They make me swoon!

This is a great book, it's fast paced and captivating!

Love, Love, Love this series! As always I am sucked in from the get go. With this series you cannot read this book on its own, you must start from the very beginning, there are a lot but well worth it. It’s imaginative, yet intricate but oh so exceptional. Truly one of a kind series.

Selenka had me from the start! I love how she is alpha of her pack, she is the heart of it and needs a mate that can handle everything that comes it.

Ethan, loved him so much! He complimented her and her pack so well.

He is her knight and she is his queen! Loved that the most!

Can’t wait to continue this series.

Reviewed by Shay from Mommys a Book Whore

Provided by Netgalley

As with all her stories the magic Nalini weaves is hard to break. Once you start reading it is impossible to put down a book. Ethan and Selenka were perfect and I think I liked Ethan a lot more from the beginning. I wish someone would make a show about these books but then the shows would never do it justice. Thank you Nalini for the gift of the Psy/Changeling world.

A great addition to the Psy-Changling series. A sweet, fast moving romance between the wolf pack alpha Selenka and the Psy Ethan. In a new twist these two mate on sight, but have plenty to overcome in overcoming Ethan's conditioning and emotional trauma at the hands of our familiar baddy Ming. A definite pleaser for fans of Singh.

Nalini Singh is a master at building Other Worlds, and I definitely needed another world to escape into. Selenka is an Alpha wolf changeling (what other authors call shifters, Singh calls changelings), and when Ethan saves her life, she decides on a mating-at-first-sight, which is as unlikely in her world as in ours. Ethan is damaged, and much of the book is spent (between erotic encounters) trying to figure out exactly what is amiss with him due to previous cruel abuse. Thanks to Netgalley and to the publisher for this ARC.

Two souls that connect immediately. It looks like they are a mismatch but turns out they are just what the other needed. A lot of romance mixed with some tension and danger. Betrayal is in the air, it just takes time to see who is doing the harm. Great addition to the story. Strong beginning that just keep building as the story progresses.

As the Alpha of the BlackEdge pack, Selenka Durev often has trouble finding someone strong enough that she is willing to share skin privileges with. During an E convention set in her city, an unexpected treat emerges that would have succeeded without the interference of Arrow Ethan Night. A self=proclaimed broken person who spent his life at the nonexistent mercy of Ex-Councilor Ming Lebon, Ethan has only been free of his tormentor for a such a short time and has never learned to trust or rely on anyone else. When he's approached by an agent of the Consortium, he wants to know if the potential betrayal will penetrate the fog of his mind. But nothing does, not until Selenka is injured saving him from the attack meant to gain her trust.

Now, an unexpected and impossible connection between strangers has manifested. Selenka and Ethan need each other, although Ethan can't imagine what Selenka could possibly want with a broken Arrow. When her wolf frantically grabs at the link to Ethan, Selenka cannot believe that she has become the mated-at-first-sight myth of romance stories, but that doesn't mean she's going to sacrifice everything to keep this connection. Thankful, Ethan is also in one hundred percent and won't make her sacrifice anything. Truthfully, he'll give her anything she asks for. Now they just need to work out what exactly is happening to his powers. Is he a threat to himself and others? Or is there something else happening that no one can explain?

I wonderful jump into the Russian territory packs and world! I love seeing this side of the country and this new set of problems. Ethan's contribution to the Net is amazingly different and gives some potential foreshadowing on what may be coming down the road. I also really love the StoneEdge bear clan so getting some interaction with them is great too!

I loved this book. So happy I got to read it early and it was fun to have an alpha female changeling. Ethan was also great.

Selenka Durev is the Alpha of her Russian pack, with a passionate heart. When the empaths gather in Moscow for a symposium she's part of the security team. Ethan Night is an Arrow, who grew up under Ming, outside of the usual structure. He's outside status made him a tempting target for the Consortium but all that changed in an instance of violence.

Why I started this book: I always eagerly devour Singh's work and I was thrilled to get this ARC from Netgalley. Clearly, everything else in my life could wait.

Why I finished it: Couldn't put it down. Perfect romance about recognizing your heart at first sight, and then reorganizing your life to follow it. This is going to be one of my rereading favorites. I can tell, because I just want to go back and start the book again.

Alpha Night is the newest release of the Psy Changeling Trinity series which is also connected to the Psy Changeling series and I deeply adored this book....it was quite different of course and I won't lie that I was worried in the beginning in the aspects of the character of the heroine. Many times alpha females don't work for me especially in the type of personality she had but WHEW no worries, Nalini Singh never lets me down and she definitely didn't let me down in this book. And YAY for Russian language and culture ....we just don't see enough of it in romance in my opinion and so thrilled that Singh really did so well on this portrayal. We do have a brilliant and heartbreaking story that out author has written and I fell deeply in love with it.

Alpha Night begins with an attack, Selenka is the alpha of her pack and quite protective of each and every one of them. But then something unexpected and surreal happens she meets her mate at FIRSt SIGHT which is practically unheard of even among changelings ....that type of connection takes time and work and patience. But Selenka, of course, is shocked by the course of this new turn of events. But she is fiercely protective of her new mate. Ethan Night is an Arrow but has some shattered pieces in his psyche and is more damaged than the others of his group. But there is a bond he feels with Selenka one that is forged quickly and he is in unknown territory with Selenka but is willing to be the Knight to his Queen. But soon Ethan will have to face up to the realism that his life is in danger and he and Selenka will have to face up to the possibility there might be no point of return but Selenka won't give up her mate without a fight.

WOWZERS....Nalini Singh doesn't pull any punches and she certainly doesn't pull any with this book here. I simply adored seeing how she really pulled this book off and made me FALL in love with this couple but yes I adored the heroine in every way and this is coming from someone that doesn't prefer alpha females for her heroines. They normally come off too strong and emotionally abusive of the hero at times. But NOPE .....Singh, of course, has a magical Midas touch with her characters and I couldn't get enough of Selenka. She is so fierce, protective, and has such a tender big heart. That is what I loved the most, seeing her tenderness and caring for not just Ethan but everyone in her pack. Ethan is just as much Alpha as she is but is one of the most unique heroes' I have EVER seen in a romance but most especially this world that Singh has created. And boy does the man know how to court his mate. He may not be changeling but he reads and does his research and love how treats lovely strong Selenka. He understands her and knows what she needs in the relationship and respects her position in the pack and what she needs to do and just gives his unwavering loving support.

The way this book is built is so beautiful and in many respects, it actually reminded me much of "Kiss of Snow". I couldn't help but fall for Selenka and Ethan but also the surrounding character we get to know. I especially loved Selenka's grandparents, they were just adorable. And of course, we get some great times with the bears ---boy they are fun. We also get some old favorites such as Nikita, Sasha, and Aden.

Overall you just can't go wrong with Alpha Night.....its a story that will delight you from heart to deepest recesses of your soul, its vibrant, real and unwavering in its intensity of love and loyalty.