Guarded is the second book of the True Alpha series and must be read in order. Desired (True Alpha #1) ended in a cliff hanger and this book picks right up from where the story was left off.

In this book Mia is starting to finally discover more about what it means to be a shifter. Lucas is still having a hard time with his internal conflict; his wolf side wants Mia but his man side knows that he can never have here. Mia also finds out what happened to Lucas's mate, and his fears of why he can never commit to her

The sizzling tension is still coursing through this book. There's a few short smuty scenes but this book seemed to have a great balance between smut and storyline. I enjoyed the first book but I think this book dove even deeper into the bounds that these shifters carry. I absolutely love the new take on werewolves that Ms. Woods has introduced! I can't wait to read more of this series!

*i received a copy if this book in exchange for my honest opinions*