Blaze & Ajax

Alpha's Rejects, Book 3

De: Courtney W. Dixon

Narrado por: Harley Chase

I didn’t want him, but I had to have him.

Blaze (Aiden):

I ruined my cush life five years ago. I came from wealth and was kicked out with nothing but the clothes on my back. Even the man I’d been with, who had mastered my mind and body, turned his back on me. Since then, I haven’t found anyone who could meet my…needs. That is, until Jaxon ‘Ajax’ Kean. We hate each other. No way around it. He’s the last person I want, but he’s the only one who can give me what I need. How do I convince him to help me without tossing my pride into the garbage?

Ajax (Jaxon):

Aiden ‘Blaze’ Reese is a prick. Just looking at him makes me want to punch things, especially his face. Ever since he hurt my best friend Stix, I’ve wanted him to pay. But after a nearly violent kiss one night, I can’t get him out of my head. Two weeks later, he pushes me to do something I want to regret but don’t. Blaze, of all people, needs me. Can I give in to him? Can my mental health take it? Does he even deserve it?

This book is the third in a series, but like all my books, it can be listened to as a standalone.

©2024 Courtney W. Dixon (P)2025 Courtney W. Dixon

another A+ narration by Harley Chase!!!

Well, Harley Chase has done it again!! I just can't get over his narration of this series, it's so impeccably done! He has such a way of bringing absolute life to these characters!! Audio can sometimes sound robotic to me but not with Harley. He makes his narration sound like a real conversation between people and it just makes it so engaging! This series is one of my favorites in book form, but in audio?? Absolutely fantastic! Bravo!!!

These Boys!

Ok I was struggling worse than these boys trying to express in my review that they were Aiden and Jaxon to me, not Blaze and Ajax at all. I fell in love with the true soul of both of them. Mental health is such a real battle, and I appreciated how it was represented here. Aiden might have admitted his need first, but Jaxon needed for some much emotionally as well. So many real young growing up feels here. Harley Chase definitely has the perfect narration voice for these angsty young men!

Blaze n Ajax

Another enjoyable losten for another enjoyable book in this series. There is the right amount of emotion and the performance of these two men that just pulls you in. i enjoyed this book in all formats. the author gives you the angst the emotions and feels but then gives you the growth and love. the narrator brings you in with his voice and talent keeps you in the story.

SO GOOD!!!!!

Audiobook update: I loved listening to Harley Chase narrate this book, which I think may be possibly my fave in the series. His voices for both Ajax & Blaze were distinct and I always knew who was speaking - not only was Ajax given a slightly deeper register, but Blaze's voice had all the attitude I expected from him. The spicy moments were so hot and their more vulnerable moments touched me! Harley narrated the full range of emotions with these MCs - such a wonderful listening experience to go along with a great story!

4.5 I love Courtney Dixon's books and this one is no exception. While I haven't yet read the first two books in this series, I feel like I got a pretty good sense of what was going on with no problems following. I am, however, extra interested in reading Stix & Stone as well as Pippin & Nacho. This is enemies to lovers and Blaze & Ajax definitely start off hating each other big time! One of my fave parts of this book is the epic found family aspect - this band of misfits is 100% there for each other in every possible way. Blaze, though, is basically on the outskirts - mostly part of it because Cueball and just barely tolerated, especially by Ajax. What I love here, though, is that the reason that Ajax tolerates him is because of the family, but at the same time, the reason he hates is in support of another member of the family! These boys are so loyal to one another! Cueball has given Blaze, attention, acceptance, and a home, something he hasn't had for a long time, but desperately wants. This has helped Blaze to start finding his humanity and empathy, though it is a VERY slow process because he was been so badly abused emotionally by the people who were supposed to care for him. Ajax also has severe abandonment issues, but he had Alpha to help him. Beneath his gruff exterior, he ends up becoming something wonderful for Blaze as they connect - at first in a kind of fury, but then getting softer as the book progresses. Both boys have some deep-seated issues, but in the end, they help each other through. Their first kiss was *blazing* hot and they came together with a lot of heat, then with softer emotions. I really loved, too, how Cueball supported Blaze throughout the book and how Alpha and the other boys were also there for Ajax in his time of need. One thing that threw me off occasionally was some of the dialogue - I just didn't always find it believable coming out of these 23/24yo boys' mouths (for example, the word "libido" as well as some explanations, etc). However, the pace itself was perfection - this book flew by and while I had to put it down in the middle because of a super busy work day, the next day I just gobbled it up til the end. My heart broke for what these boys went through in their pasts and yes, I totally had tears....then happy ones too as they both swore forever to each other....love! I'm looking forward to Alpha's book next, but I'm especially looking forward to Cueball's - that boy deserves everything wonderful. Oh - one last thing - the nicknames here were just divine!!!

I almost forgot how much I love Blaze and Ajax,

Harley Chase did an incredible job, just like in his previous work narrating Alpha Rejects, but this one? OMG, I loved it so much. He brought the characters' emotions to life so perfectly.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
If you like to read:
⭐ Enemies to Lovers
⭐ Quick Burn
⭐ Grumpy/Grumpy
⭐ Urban Romance
⭐ Skater Boys
⭐ Found Family
⭐ Hurt/Comfort
⭐ Redemption Arc
⭐ Touches of Dom/sub

Another fantastic Alpha’s Rejects audiobook

Blaze and Ajax are precious!!! Both guys have been through some serious things in their lives. Additionally, Blaze is a little bit of a brat and did something that made Ajax hate him. It starts as a true enemies to lovers. However, Blaze realizes that only Ajax can meet his needs in a particular area, and starts to seek him out. Ajax realizes there is more going on than he realizes, and seeks to meet Blaze’s needs. Feelings develop. Then, Ajax begins to struggle with his mental health. Blaze realizes that it’s his turn to be the supportive and helpful one. Together, they grow and learn a lot. They are absolutely wonderful characters!

This was my second time reading this book, although the first as an audiobook. I definitely caught more this time through, especially related to the other characters, and appreciated it even more. As for the audio, Harley Chase does a phenomenal job as always. His inflections, pacing, and voices are so well done. If he narrates it, I will listen!

So good!

Harley Chase does and amazing job bringing Blaze and Ajax to life. They each have their own voice and the emotions are so well done for both characters.

This is another amazing Alpha's Rejects story with so much emotion. These two have such an emotional journey and the mental health rep is so well done in this book. I love this series so much.

Wonderful narrator and story!

Rating: 4.5/5 🌟
Spice: 2.5/5 🌶️
Characters: Blaze and Ajax

Reread on 5/15/2025 via audiobook
Audio released on 4/7/2025.
Narrator: Harley Chase

Harley did a really great job narrating this. It was easy to determine the POV we were in because he made both characters have a specific sound. He was also great at showing their emotions through their voices.
I really enjoyed the book while reading the ARC/e-book but I love the audiobook even more. It really felt like it brought the characters to life more and the emotional parts hit harder.

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Original Review:

These two are from two different sets of friend groups that are sort of put together. Relationships were formed between them over the previous two books. It's also clear in this book that a few things happened previously to make Blaze a sort of villain. You do not need to read the previous two books in the series to understand everything or enjoy this book. I haven't read them yet and it did not affect my experience. Though I do think it will be a richer experience if you do. I'm definitely going to go back and read them.

Blaze is on his own without any of his documentation and is struggling to get by. He has to resort to selling in order to make money to eat and keep a roof over his head. He was cut off from his mother a few years back and only seems to really have one friend. He used to live in a bit of a luxury life with money and possession but no emotions, love, or affection so those things are a bit foreign to him. He also went through something that caused his mom to kick him out. Please read the TW's because it's a bit of a heavy topic.

Ajax is a good friend, has a loving family, and works two jobs to get by. He's also struggling a bit and doesn't quite understand why. The build up to him finally seeking out the help he needs broke my heart. As someone with the same diagnosis I knew his story all too well. I knew what was coming and that there was no way to stop it and even knowing that didn't help when it finally happened. There is a bit of a tough scene later in the book between him and Blaze and the rest of the friend group that made me tear up.

These two were so good together. They each provided the other with what they needed at the time and then grew together and separately as they got closer. I adored the way they supported each other and did everything they could to be there for each other. There was so much compassion and understanding between them even when they each felt lost or helpless.

It's a beautiful and heartwarming love story between two boys struggling with their mental health. I absolutely adored it.

Amazing

This story is breaking and will pull at emotions. I loved the narrative and story that is expressive and enjoyable to listen too. This story is brought to life when listening and feels like you are watching it happen.

MADE ME FALL FOR BLAZE AND AJAX ALL OVER AGAIN!

This is an emotionally charged listening experience and the narrator did a splendid job. Enjoyed so much!