Update: The werewolf defeated the archangel! Adam advances to the next round of the Alpha Showdown!
There’s no question Adam and Raphael are meant to be in the Alpha Showdown.
They’re both leaders, and have big followings within the VBC readership. (Heh.) How are you going to decide?
We’ve lined up great bloggers to explain why each alpha deserves to advance. Read the pitches, and then make the call.
You know him from: The Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs
First appeared in: Moon Called (Amazon)
Supernatural status: alpha werewolf
Championed by: The Book Pushers | Twitter: MinnChica | Has | Lou | E
No one can deny that Alpha werewolf, Adam, is as strong as they get. He’s fought off vampires, fae, demons, and even gods. He doesn’t shy away from walking into a fight, knowing that it might be his last. He even smooths it over with words that melt your heart:
“You should know that you brought joy into my life when I thought there was no joy left in the world.”
Even people who don’t belong in Adam’s pack think he is the best Alpha around:
“But Coyote waits until I meet everyone first. I like Adam. He’s what an Alpha is supposed to be and so seldom is.”
Not only does Adam stand for everything that is good and right, he can be playful and fun:
“He kissed me again, then put his head down to whisper in my ear. “I like you way better.” And then he nipped my ear and slapped my hip lightly and stepped away.”
So, Adam’s sexy, he’s strong. He’s a caring and loving father while also a fierce leader, but above all, he’s the kind of Alpha that takes care of everyone in his charge, even those he hasn’t sworn to protect:
“Tried not to hear the concern in Adam’s voice, the softness– and the satisfaction he got from taking care of her. Good Alpha werewolves take care of those around them it’s part of what makes then Alpha.”
What more could you want from your winner??
You know him from: The Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh
First appeared in: Angels Blood (Amazon)
Alpha Status: Archangel
Championed by: Amanda from Vampire Book Club | @AmandaKByrne
There’s the usual motley collection of badasses in the Showdown this year, shifters, vamps, immortal creatures that we aren’t quite sure what they are – but none of them hold a candle to the Archangel of New York.
Raphael is the ultimate Alpha.
He’s strong. That’s a given. He’s not afraid to use his strength as a weapon, breaking bones (like, every bone in your body, including ones you didn’t know existed) without breaking a sweat. He’s not all brute strength, either, his intelligence just as ruthless. You can’t maintain the sort of power base he’s built up over the centuries without being wicked smart. People fear him, and they respect him, because they know he’s there to protect them from harm. And harm will come to those who try to infringe on his territory.
He’s absolutely gorgeous. I mean, come on. He’s a frickin’ archangel. Wings of white and gold. All that yummy sculpted muscle and those sapphire blue eyes…guh.
But it’s not just about his physical prowess or his smarts. If he descends into the Quiet, he’s beyond ruthless. He’s like a machine capable of higher thought yet completely lacking a conscience. He’s got powers – besides being able to fly, which, hi, yes please and thank you – he can glamour himself invisible, invade your mind and bend it to his will, and his newly found ability to heal is growing stronger every day. He Makes vampires, and he inspires loyalty so deep, they’ll be insulted if someone so much as hints they ought to make a play to knock him from power. And he’s unique. Not only is Raphael an archangel born of two archangels, he Made an angel.
This is what truly makes Raphael the ultimate alpha – his love for his consort, Elena. It’s fierce and unbreakable, and it’s what saved her life, literally. Some of the other members of the Cadre think Elena weakens him, but she doesn’t. She’s centered him, forced him to adapt and while sometimes the changes aren’t always smooth, she’s made him fiercer, harder in all the ways that matter. He would destroy the world for her.
Do we really need to have this Showdown? We know Raphael’s the most alpha of them all. Everyone else is just his minion.
WINNER – ADAM HAUPTMAN
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Raphael!!!!!!!!!
ADAM HAUPTMAN
Raphael!!
Got to give it to my boy Raphael!!
Has to be Adam
Adam
I voted for Adam 🙂
It’s just got to be Adam!!!
Much as I love both, Adam for me… any guy who brings you a bunny as an apology has got to win!
Adam Hauptman
Adam!!
Adam!!
Adam all the way!!!
i think Adam is a better Alpha because he doesn’t waste his resources. He doesn’t hold Mercy back and understands her desire to help.
Adam all the way! 😀
Adam!!!
THIS IS A TOUGH ONE!!!! Had to go with Adam.
Voted for Adam!
Sorry Adam, I love you but as I’m reading Angel’s Blood right now I must vote for Raphael.
Voted for Adam.
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ADAM!
A
Adam
Raphael!!
adam all the way
Adam. There is none better.
Adam!
Adam.
Adam all the way.
ADAM! !!
Adam Hauptman for the win
Raphael!!!
Adam for the win!
Definitely Adam. No question.
Adam Hauptman.
I see I’m in the minority but for me it has to be Raphael!! I measure all other angel warriors against him. He’s scary but at the same time sexy.
Adam all the way
I voted for Adam!
Raphael
Adam gets my vote!
Adam for sure!!!
ADAM!
Adam!
Adam all the way.
I love adam! He is the best!
Adam.
Love Adam! He got my vote!
I like both series but my vote is for Adam. He has really grown in every way (power, responsibility, tenderness, humor, sexy) throughout this series and he is the one for Mercy, and I never thought I’d say someone other than Sam!
Haven’t read either one. But will soon. Voted for Adam. Hoping to win Jaye Wells new book!
These showdowns just keep getting tougher to decide! I’m a fan of both Adam and Raphael but I’m going to go with the Archangel, he’s way more intimidating in my book!