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Alpha Showdown Round 11: Adam Hauptman vs. Barrons

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VBC: Home of Alpha ShowdownWe’ve made it to the semi-finals in the sixth annual Alpha Showdown. We’ve had some intense battles, and some big surprises already. Want to know the current wins/losses? Take a look at the bracket!

Both the alphas in Round 11 are powerful. There’s no doubt. They also both have defeated vampires in this year’s Showdown. Adam bested Ethan Sullivan, and Barrons took out Slade. Who will win this match, though?

Your votes will 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.

ADAM HAUPTMAN

You know him from: The Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs
First appeared in: Moon Called (VBC ReviewAmazon)
Supernatural status: Werewolf, Alpha of the Columbia Basin Pack

Championed by: Suzanne from Under the Covers Book Blog

Moon Called by Patricia Briggs // VBC ReviewIn the world of romance you can’t swing a cat (shifter or otherwise) without knocking down a few ‘alphas’, they are created and stuffed into almost every book in the genre. You read one…you forget about him…you read another, yep he’s disappeared from memory as well. Then you come across the Mercy Thompson series and Adam Hauptman…and you remember.

So, what makes Adam so different from all those cookie cutter, chest pounding, over bearing alphas that romance readers and authors love so much? Adam is one of the most powerful alphas in that world, he controls a large pack of half tamed, dangerous werewolves with the sheer power of his will alone. He talks, they shut the hell up and listen. And it isn’t just because he could wipe the floor with them in a fight, which, make no mistake he could, would and has. The man is intelligent and protective, aggressive but with an iron control. He also rocks a suit…or wearing nothing at all.

So, if you want a male that truly manages to encompass all the best aspects of an alpha; strong, loyal, smart and sexy…as well as that chest pounding arrogance, of just knowing he’s the strongest male in the room. Well then, pick someone you will remember, pick Adam Hauptman Alpha of the Columbia Basin Pack.

JERICHO Z. BARRONS

You know him from: Fever series by Karen Marie Moning
First appeared in: Darkfever (VBC Review | Amazon)
Supernatural status: Immortal. Beyond that we don’t know and we don’t really care.

Championed by: Zee at The Saucy Wenches Book Club

Jericho Barrons. He’d laugh one of his very sexy laughs if he ever found out he was being pitted against these “alphas.” Sure, they’re great fighters, immortals who’ve been around for centuries, some longer, some not so long—vampires, werewolves, shifters, demons, charming talkers, talented lovers, and other fierce competitors I’m sure. But the plain, hard truth is, none of them are even in the same league as Barrons.

Darkfever by Karen Marie MoningThere’s absolutely nothing wrong with loving all of them, as long as you can admit one fact. Absolutely none of them will ever stand a chance against this vital, ferocious, compelling, virile, deadly, almost omniscient creature who you will never be able to fit neatly into a category. His sheer presence on page is enough to wipe every other so-called alpha from your mind.

The others might moonlight as gallant knights in shining arming, especially for the ladies, but Barrons will do no such thing. He will help the most distressed of damsels grow into their own heroes if they so choose. And that is the mark of a true alpha. He can kick ass with one hand tied behind his back, he can kill within seconds, it doesn’t matter how powerful his opponent is, and he can do all this without breaking a sweat. And when every soldier on the battlefield has fallen, Barrons will still be standing. I mean, even death cannot defeat him.

What you end up feeling for Barrons during the course of the series isn’t some light romantic feeling that randomly makes you swoon when he says something pretty. The fact is, he rarely says pretty things, actions speak so much louder than words, one of the most amazing lessons Barrons teaches us. And when he does speak, his words are chock full of meaning.

What you feel for him is a living, breathing, pulsating, writhing thing with a life of it’s own. Almost as real as the beast he turns into. You can tell me you didn’t fall in love with him at first sight, and sure, I’ll believe you, but I won’t believe that you didn’t feel that surge of electricity, that spike of adrenaline, every single time he was on page. And it’s a feeling that never went away, it only got stronger with each book. And that’s the point isn’t it? If you’re totally honest with yourself, you realize that this beautiful, intense, life changing force of nature makes you feel things on levels that you can’t even begin to understand. And the beauty of it is, it’s something you don’t need all the answers to. It’s liberating. It’s unique. Barrons just IS. And you will always hunger for more when it comes to him. There will never be enough.

If you want an alpha to challenge you, invigorate you, dare you, scandalize you, and make every cell in your body feel more alive than it’s ever been, Barrons is the one you’re looking for. If the thought of that scares you… it should. You’ll never be the same once you’ve bumped into Barrons in Dublin. But oh, you’ll be so much more alive.

“He’s disturbing. Carnal. Base. Forbidding. Big and powerful, radiating primal hunger. His eyes are blades, slicing into you: dark, ancient, glittering with predatory intensity. He moves like a beast even in his human skin. A woman takes one look at him, her stomach drops like a stone and she runs like hell.

Which direction she goes in is the defining point: she’ll run away—or toward him—depending on her ability to be honest with herself, her hunger for life and willingness to pay any price at all to feel so damned alive.”

I know which way I’m running. Hard. Without looking back. What about you?

VOTE!

Who are you putting your money on: Adam or Barrons?

At the request of Alpha Showdown voters, we’re leveraging traditional polls for the voting, but also keeping reading for your chance to win awesome books. Your to-be-read pile could always use more. Trust us. Each poll will be open for 48 hours.

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Participating in the Alpha Showdown is all about fun, and free books equal fun, right? We hope you’ll find lots of great new reads during this year’s Alpha Showdown, and to help that along, we’re giving away some stellar reads.

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96 Responses to “Alpha Showdown Round 11: Adam Hauptman vs. Barrons”

  1. Tilly says:

    Definatly Adams turn to win!

  2. Candice says:

    Love me some Adam

  3. Brad says:

    Too bad Mercy lost, but for this round it is Adam.

  4. Maggie says:

    Adam always! ❤️

  5. Midu Hadi says:

    Go Adam! Thanks for the giveaway.

  6. Alison R says:

    Wow, never thought I would see the day, Barrons is losing big time!

    I love Adam but in a fight I think Barrons would destroy him

  7. Dea says:

    Normally I’d say Barrons, but since Adam finally told his pack to shut it or leave with all their freaking annoying backstabbing to Mercy, I’m voting for Adam

  8. Amy Simmons says:

    Barrons, Barrons, Barrons!!!!

  9. Laura Lovejoy Brunk says:

    Barrons will always be my favorite! He is beyond words perfect !

  10. Vanessa N. says:

    Totally Adam.

  11. Shannon says:

    Had to go with Adam on this round.

  12. Kelsey C. says:

    I love Adam but Barrons…or any of the other 9 we’ve met hold a special place in book boyfriend land so it is Barrons for me.

  13. Dawn Cavenee says:

    I adore both, but Adam is my favorite!

  14. Amber says:

    Adam all the way!

  15. Taís S says:

    Adam, for sure!

  16. Amy M says:

    Decided to go with Adam on this one. Sorry Barrons.

  17. Kathleen says:

    Adam

  18. Caro Blatter says:

    Adam!! Is he going to come up against Charles?

  19. Nicole says:

    I’m with Adam on this one!

  20. Rachel says:

    This is hard I love them both. But I’m a Barrons girl!

  21. Zee says:

    Come on. It’s gotta be Barrons. Adam would never get the best of him.

  22. Raine says:

    In the last book, Mercy talked how Adam cried in the middle of the night…would reach over and make sure that Mercy was there…all this after almost losing Mercy….if this big, tough, amazing Alpha can show that much loving, caring for her AND his wolves….he has my vote.

  23. Gwen says:

    I like Adam but Barrons would win every time!

  24. Kim says:

    Barrons. Barrons!

  25. Britta says:

    May have been the most challenging choice of the Showdown. Had to go with Adam.

  26. Kamelia says:

    Adam!

  27. Susan says:

    Adam, totally Adam

  28. Pam Blome says:

    I’d rather have Adam win, but Barrons seems unbeatable… plus he’d just come back from the dead and challenge Adam again, if Adam won…

  29. Seraphia says:

    Go team Adam!!

  30. Liz S says:

    Adam is smart. Besides, Barrons won once before, now it is a different alpha’s turn!

  31. Victoria Sloboda says:

    It’s Barrons :).

  32. snapdragon says:

    I have to go for Adam. Barrons to me acts like a jerk.

  33. H.A. Fowler says:

    The Alpha Showdown is so much fun! Add a giveaway? Yes! Thanks for doing it.

    Wow, these guys are TIED as of this moment. Have we seen that before?

    Heather
    Bloodthirsty Muses

  34. Sarah says:

    LETS GO BARRONS, LETS GO!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOO

  35. Cleo says:

    Barron’s obviously, he would annihilate Adam in seconds. But I think Adam would be too smart to even think of engaging in a battle with Barrons. Adam may be weaker but he’s not stupid.

  36. Lisa says:

    Adam, most definitely

  37. Cindy says:

    Go Adam Go!!

  38. Amanda says:

    Barron’s is the best he has shown Mac how to be a strong woman or well he’s teaching her! Please do tell me what kind of man can handle a strong willed woman hands down the true alpha Barron’s!

  39. Val says:

    Oh i love both! But my first book male alpha love was Barrons! He is loyal, bad ass and would’nt let anything bad happen to Mac.
    Things can get pretty steamy too!

  40. barbara says:

    Barrons all the way, despite his connection to Mac.

  41. BookLady says:

    Go Barrons!

  42. Corrina says:

    Adam! Adam! Adam!

  43. Paula Jean says:

    Go Adam!!!!

  44. Katie says:

    No competition….Barrons all the way!!!!

  45. Dawn Roberto says:

    It’s a tough choice but I am going to have to go with Adam. 🙂

  46. Sarah says:

    Oh my god, I don’t usually read the pitches but whoever wrote Barrons’s is beyond talented, she completely managed to capture the essence of Jericho Z. Barrons, I am actually amazed.

  47. Meggin says:

    Adam all the way!

  48. Dianne says:

    I think Adam has more depth to his character than Barron’s. Has to be Adam

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