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With 10 enchanting illustrations, My Shy Alpha is the first book in an empowering, steamy fantasy series that leaves readers swooning for a shy Alpha Lycan while rooting for an abuse survivor as she rediscovers what it means to be loved.
Aliya Matsuoka meets “him” in her dreams - a regal yet unexpectedly shy man. But strangest of all, he always meets her in the forest, where their instant bond escalates into a sensual night beneath the stars.
In waking reality, a monstrous ex blurred Aliya’s judgment on whom to trust. She won’t even kiss most dates, let alone “get down and dirty in the leaves” with a gorgeous stranger.
When Aliya follows an uncontrollable urge to retrace her dream’s steps, reality surpasses her wildest imagination; she’s living amongst Lycans, shapeshifters who can morph into wolves at will.
Outspoken for his “untraditional values” that Lycan sexes should have equal rights, shy Alpha Noah Greenfield faces constant pushback from other Alphas who thrive on dominance. As Aliya and Noah’s fated love transcends all bonds, Aliya unleashes her desires.
But diving into this paranormal fairytale isn’t enough to erase Aliya’s trauma; there’s always a chance another monster could follow her home.
Equal parts heartfelt and steamy, the My Shy Alpha series follows an epic love story for both seasoned werewolf lovers and new readers dipping their paws into the shifter universe.
With 10 enchanting illustrations, My Shy Alpha is the first book in an empowering, steamy fantasy series that leaves readers swooning for a shy Alpha Lycan while rooting for an abuse survivor as she rediscovers what it means to be loved.
Aliya Matsuoka meets “him” in her dreams - a regal yet unexpectedly shy man. But strangest of all, he always meets her in the forest, where their instant bond escalates into a sensual night beneath the stars.
In waking reality, a monstrous ex blurred Aliya’s judgment on whom to trust. She won’t even kiss most dates, let alone “get down and dirty in the leaves” with a gorgeous stranger.
When Aliya follows an uncontrollable urge to retrace her dream’s steps, reality surpasses her wildest imagination; she’s living amongst Lycans, shapeshifters who can morph into wolves at will.
Outspoken for his “untraditional values” that Lycan sexes should have equal rights, shy Alpha Noah Greenfield faces constant pushback from other Alphas who thrive on dominance. As Aliya and Noah’s fated love transcends all bonds, Aliya unleashes her desires.
But diving into this paranormal fairytale isn’t enough to erase Aliya’s trauma; there’s always a chance another monster could follow her home.
Equal parts heartfelt and steamy, the My Shy Alpha series follows an epic love story for both seasoned werewolf lovers and new readers dipping their paws into the shifter universe.




A Sweet but Powerful Romantasy Series Debut
Book 1 leaves readers swooning for a shy Alpha Lycan while rooting for an abuse survivor as she rediscovers what it means to be loved.
My Shy Alpha: Book 1 of the Steamy Shifter Romance Series includes:
10 exclusive illustrations by the author
enthusiastic, consensual, and passionate steamy scenes
PTSD & OCD representation
bisexual leads
re-discovering trust after trauma
partners who communicate
epic Lycans (with cute, puppyish sides)
The Series Begins
A monstrous ex blurred Aliya’s judgment on whom to trust. When she follows an urge to retrace her steamy dream’s steps, reality surpasses her wildest imagination; she’s living amongst Lycans, and her fated mate is a shy Alpha.
But diving into this paranormal fairytale isn’t enough to erase Aliya’s trauma; there’s always a chance another monster could follow her home.
THE STORY CONTINUES: Freeing My Alpha: Book 2 and King Luna: Book 3 are here!
Book Details
ISBNs
Ebook: 979-8-9864108-4-5
Paperback: 979-8-9864108-6-9
Hardback: 979-8-9864108-7-6
Imprint: Riverwolf Fantasy Press
Publisher: River Kai Art
Publication date: October 3, 2023
Language: English
Print length: 317 pages
Book dimensions: 5.5” x 8.5”
About the Author
As a bisexual and transgender creator, River Kai specializes in LGBTQ+ Romance, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy with mental health and disability representation, creating stories for readers like him to see they're not alone. While he writes in multiple Romance sub-genres, his stories share three recurring themes: empowering character arcs about healing from trauma, authentic representation of transgender or bisexual main characters with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD, and a sweet-but-spicy emphasis on consent.