If you're hunting for a copy of 'Taken By the Rogue Alpha', here's the practical playbook I've used that saves me time and hassle.
Start with the official and legal routes: check major ebook stores like Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. If the book has an ISBN or a publisher listed, searching that will quickly tell you whether it's a commercially published title. I also peek at the author's website or Patreon—many indie authors sell direct or link to retailers and often offer promos or bundles. For audio, Audible and Libro.fm are places I check. If you prefer libraries, OverDrive/Libby or Hoopla can surprise you with instant availability, and you can place holds if it's checked out.
If the title looks like fanfiction or indie erotica, sites like Archive of Our Own, Wattpad, or the author's own blog are worth checking. I avoid sketchy PDF sites because they risk malware and they're often illegal. When in doubt, Goodreads usually points to where others found their copies. Personally, I like supporting creators when I can, so I usually pick a legitimate retailer or borrow via my library—feels better and keeps things tidy.