A lot of people finish Claimed by the Alpha I Hate and immediately Google “book,” “ebook,” or “original story.” That makes sense. The show feels like it comes from a longer romance novel.
Here’s the clean answer: yes, there is an ebook connected to the ReelShort story — but there are also other unrelated books using the same title, so it’s easy to click the wrong one. This page helps you find the right thing and understand what’s different.
Quick answer (so you don’t waste time)
The ReelShort mini-series is the version with Daisy Storm and Alpha Nolan Fenrir. ReelShort lists this series as 74 episodes.
There is also an ebook version sold under the “ReelShort Original Story” branding. That ebook is credited to Leslie Anne Lee and is described as a ReelShort Publishing title. So it’s not just “some random fan book.” It’s tied to the same story world.
Which “book” is the right one?
This is the part that trips people up: the title “Claimed by the Alpha I Hate” is used by more than one book online. So don’t judge by the title only.
Use the character names as your filter:
- Correct ReelShort story: Daisy Storm + Alpha Nolan Fenrir.
- Probably NOT the same story: if the description talks about different names like “Beth” and “Dominic,” that’s a different book with the same title.
If you’re trying to match the show you watched, you want the Daisy/Nolan version.
So… is the TV mini-series based on the book, or is the book based on the show?
In practice, it works like this:
- The story exists as a ReelShort “Original Story” in ebook form.
- The mini-series is the fast, phone-first version of that story.
It’s safest to think of it as the same official story told in two formats: micro-episodes for watching and a longer ebook for reading. Some people call that an “adaptation,” some call it a “novelization.” Either way, the important part for you as a reader/viewer is: the ebook is the place where the story usually has more room to breathe.
Main differences: ebook vs mini-series
Even when the plot is basically the same, the experience is very different. The show is built for cliffhangers every minute. A book doesn’t need to do that.
| What you notice | In the mini-series | In the ebook |
|---|---|---|
| Pacing | Fast cuts, short scenes, constant “wait… what?” cliffhangers. | Longer scenes, smoother transitions, more setup before the big moments. |
| Feelings | You infer emotions from acting + music + quick lines. | More inner thoughts (why Daisy panics, why Nolan hesitates, what they don’t say out loud). |
| Side characters | Some side characters exist mainly to trigger drama quickly. | Often more context: why they bully, what they gain, how they’re connected. |
| World rules | Pack rules show up as “plot pressure.” | Usually explained more clearly: why rules matter, why people fear the alpha, what breaks tradition. |
| Ending vibe | Can feel like “happy moment + tease.” | Often clearer, but it can still end with a cliffhanger depending on the edition. |
That’s why some fans prefer the ebook: it reduces confusion. And some fans prefer the show: it hits harder emotionally because the pacing is wild.
What stays the same (the core story)
No matter the format, the heart of the story is the same:
- Daisy is treated as “less than” because she can’t shift.
- Her first mate betrays her in public.
- Nolan shows up as the “alpha she hates,” and she gets pulled into a bond she didn’t ask for.
- The story is basically Daisy going from survival mode to choice.
If you loved the “hate to protect” energy between Daisy and Nolan, the ebook usually gives you more of that slow burn.
How to avoid the wrong book (common trap)
Because the title is reused, you’ll see listings that look legit but don’t match the show at all. If the blurb doesn’t mention Daisy Storm or Nolan Fenrir, it’s probably not the ReelShort story you want.
Also: if a page promises a “free PDF download,” be careful. A lot of those pages are spam, and they don’t actually give you the real book.
What to do next
If you came here because you want “more story” and fewer missing scenes, reading the ebook is the cleanest path. If you mainly want to watch, go back to the watch page on this site: Watch.
And if you’re hunting for a sequel, Part 2 updates live here: Part 2.
