We’re almost there. The today’s match will determine one of the finalists for the Alpha Showdown 2015. Both of these characters have fought valiantly in earlier rounds, but who will win?
Mad Rogan from Ilona Andrews’ Hidden Legacy series crushed the badass assassin Celaena and then took out the vampire Vlad. Today he takes on another vampire, this one a king. Wrath from J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood beat the archangel Raphael in his first match and then deftly defeated Kate Daniels.
They’ve proved their might, but who advances in the Showdown? You decide.
We’ve lined up excellent bloggers to fill you in on why each alpha deserves to advance. Read the pitches, and then make the call.
You know him from: Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews
First appeared in: Burn For Me (VBC Review | Under the Covers Review | Amazon)
Supernatural status: Mage
Championed by: Suzanne @ Under the Covers Book Blog
You want someone mad, bad and dangerous to know? Then you need to look no further, Mad Rogan ticks all those box and then some. And what makes him even more bad ass? He doesn’t even care. You have someone you think is more Alpha than Mad Rogan? Well you are taking your life, and your city in your own hands. Piss him off too much and he may turn your little part of the world into a pill of rubble. Why? Because he is. Just. That. Powerful…and how exactly are you going to stop him?
And, as for the ladies, he doesn’t need to have any magical powers to have you falling for him, intense, powerful and gorgeous, he just needs to swing those peepers your way. You will be begging to worship at his feet. He may not turn your city to gravel, but he will definitely rock your world.
Powerful and wealthy Mad Rogan is a force to be reckoned with, he may give the impression of indifference but ‘ware stirring the dragon, least he devours you:
“How about you don’t kill anybody for a little bit?”
“I can’t make that promise.”
Small talk with the dragon. How are you? Eaten any adventurers lately? Sure, just had one this morning. Look, I still got his femur stuck in my teeth. Is that upsetting to you?
You know him from: The Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward
First appeared in: Dark Lover (VBC Review | Amazon)
Supernatural status: The Blind King, the last purebred vampire
Championed by: Jill from VBC
Wrath is a no-hold-barred badass. He’s the king of the vampire race, but don’t let that fool you, he’s not some pompous politician. He could, and often does, take on anyone and anything. He’s a fierce protector of his people. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He’s exactly the kind of man that you would want to be your friend, your bodyguard, the leader of your people, or your sexy, badass, alpha boyfriend.
He is a very reluctant king. He just wants to be a simple soldier like the rest of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Wrath isn’t made for the simple soldier life, though. He’s way too much of an alpha to be just a warrior. Oh no, he’s the literal king of the warriors.
When some obnoxious posers decide that his chosen mate Beth isn’t vampire enough to be his wife, Wrath takes the throne so that no one will take his leelan. He has single-handedly fought off assassination attempts, evil soul-less demons, and smart-ass brothers, all in day’s work for this alpha king.
Throughout his few years as King, we see him grow as a man and as a leader. We’ve watched him discover love and loyalty, struggle with the heavy burden of leadership, and find the balance in being an understanding leader and not a political push over, all with his sexy shades and ass kickers on.
Wrath has a lot more coming his way, especially with the development in the newest book The King starring Wrath and Beth, set years after their first encounter. Wrath is compassionate, strong, intelligent, loyal, honorable, and this alpha king deserves your votes!
Who are you putting your money on: the mage or the vampire king?
At the request of last year’s voters, we’re going back to traditional polls for the voting, but keep reading for your chance to win awesome books. Your to-be-read pile could always use more. Trust us.
Participating in the Alpha Showdown is all about fun, and free books totally lead to fun, right? We hope you’ll find lots of great new reads during the Showdown, and to help that along, we’re giving away some stellar reads.
When the competition is this tough, we figure a signed book is a nice reward. It’s even better if it features sexy shifters. One VBC reader will win a signed copy of Paige Tyler’s Her Perfect Mate.
Definitely Wrath!
Go Wrath!
Wrath may have beat Kate, but the Andrews’ Mad Rogan will take revenge for Kate’s defeat!!
definitely Mad Rogan
Wrath it is ..
Mad ROgan – can´t wait for the second book
Mad Rogan!
Mad Rogan!
Mad Rogan
Let’s go wrath
Mad Rogan – come on guys he has awesome powers
Mad Rogan!
Wrath!!!!! Destroy Mad Rogan!!!! He is nothing compared to you!!!
WRATH!!!! There is no other like him and the boys!!!!
WRATH no question about that
Mad Rogan!!
Wrath all the way! All hail the sexy bad ass King!
This is a really tough one, but I’m gonna have to go with Mad Rogan
WRATH all the way!!!!!!
Wrath❤
Mad Rogan!
Mad Rogan I love Ilona Andrews books.
Mad Rogan!!!
As much as I like Wrath I’m going with Mad Rogan!
wrath and the brothers all the way baby
Definitely Wrath he is awesome and so are his boys
Wrath!!!!
Mad Rogan all the way!
Mad Rogan all the way. I love them both, but Mad is way more alpha than Wrath.
Alpha does not only mean a good fighter, it also means protection and defence. We know about Wrath’s actions. It’s too soon to know how Mad Rogan will turn out, beyond hints. Next round, however….
WRATH
So hard to choose, nah go wrath
Wrath!
So happy Wrath is winning. Although there are no words to describe my sorrow that Bones, Jericho, Vlad, and Ethan Sullivan did not make it. especially Barrons, how the heck did that guy lose? he’s immortal for gods sake.
I KNOW RIGHT!!!! There was no way he should have lost!!! But also very happy Wrath is winning, he has a special place in my heart.
Wrath hands down
completely agree. Bye Bye Rogan
Wrath is totally in a league of his own!
I love the BDB — but I TOTALLY love Mad Rogan!
Ahhh I love both.
awesomeness
Wrath!
Mad Rogan is awesome!!!
Not even close, Mad Rogan!!!
Wrath
Mad Rogan!!
Wrath, my darlings, is The Vampire King. He is the better alpha. He is te bigger opponent. End of story. Wrath for the win.
Lolololol, yes, Wrath for the win!!!
He must win!!!!
I am going to be honest, the voting seems way off to me. Mad was never this low in a poll, especially at the beginning. This should be much closer than it is.
ITA, Diane.
Also, the voting does not reflect the balance of preferences in the comments. Weird.
No matter who wins, Mad Rogan is the ultimate Alpha for me. <3
Exactly.Mad stole my heart!!
Actually the comments are leaning towards Wrath…
I counted, (since I guess I have nothing better to do) and Wrath has the majority of the comments leaning towards him. However I do agree that it is strange Mad Rogans numbers are so low. I love Wrath and I do believe he would win this poll regardless but I dont think Mad Rogan should be losing by so much to him.
Thats a good point, Wrath would probably win the poll regardless but it is a little weird that Mad Rogan is so far behind, especially compared to his other numbers in the previous matches. This is coming from a girl who adores Wrath but even I have to admit that it seems kinda strange.
Wrath is a extremely popular and well known character, his votes have ALWAYS been EXTREMELY high, in round 7 he came in with almost 3000 votes. The comments on the page actually do reflect the votes as the majority is leaning towards Wrath. People like him better then Mad Rogan-not all of them, but most. If there was fould play it was on both sides and Wrath would win even if there wasn’t.
Wrath is the only way to go.
Wrath I like his character.
Mad may be the new kid on the block, but he is the best. Go Mad!
Love them both!