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Tail Slide
Fresh powder snow and running water in the Colorado back country call Lon like the moon calls the wolves. Belly-sliding to a good time on the weekends makes up for a workweek at a desk, and meeting Corey adds a whole new level of fun to snowboarding.
It’s easy to slip away for time alone in the woods without raising suspicion, but how’s Lon to entertain himself when bad snow and a worse spill force them off the mountain too early?
Never give an otter a box of Cheerios.
It’s easy to slip away for time alone in the woods without raising suspicion, but how’s Lon to entertain himself when bad snow and a worse spill force them off the mountain too early?
Never give an otter a box of Cheerios.
37 pages, ebook
First published June 8, 2014
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P.D. Singer
59 books172 followersP.D. Singer lived in Colorado with her slightly bemused husband, one young adult, and seventy-nine pounds of pets. She was a big believer in research, first-hand if possible, so the reader can be quite certain PD skied down a mountain face-first, had been stepped on by rodeo horses, acquired a potato burn or two, and rethought a novel that included sky-diving.
When not writing, playing her fiddle, or walking the sheddiest member of the family, she could be found with a book in hand.
When not writing, playing her fiddle, or walking the sheddiest member of the family, she could be found with a book in hand.
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August 3, 2024This was adorable! I wasn't sure about this otter shifter prequel and it's full length companion Otter Chaos because some reviews weren't complimentary about the books but PD Singer is one of my favorite authors so I was torn. The books have gone on and off my TBR many times but I'm so glad I finally decided to give them a shot!
The human version of Lon and Corey are both great and I loved how organically they met, fell for each other and started dating. The natural way the author had them get together reminded me very much of Spokes, in which the author used the same sequence of events to get the MCs together quickly but in a realistic way. The progression of them going from strangers to lovers was done very well, despite how short the story was.
The otter version of Lon was just adorable and I love the way the way the author approached his mentality as an otter. When he's an otter, Lon doesn't only act like an otter but he also thinks like one. His motivations and perceptions of the world around him are child-like, which perfectly fit him being an otter. I also loved how much thought the author put into Lon's shifting. For example - Lon's body hair in his human form has the feel and appearance of an otter's pelt and his beard whiskers function the same as an otter's whiskers.
Another thing I loved is that Lon's shifting is both voluntary and involuntary, which was the perfect mix. He needs to spend at least an hour as an otter a few times a month or he'll start feeling sick. But after he's spent about an hour being an otter, his human mentalities gradually return and he's able to shift back. This was the perfect blend for creating suspenseful situations but also not making the shifting stuff an annoying part of the story.
Lastly, I love how/when Corey discovered that Lon is a shifter. The author also did a great job including tons of references that will be part of the bigger story (I assume), which is Otter Chaos.
I'm not rating this because it's the required prequel to Otter Chaos and doesn't feel like a complete story on its own. But I really loved it and it was much better than I thought it was going to be. I'm heading straight into Otter Chaos!
The human version of Lon and Corey are both great and I loved how organically they met, fell for each other and started dating. The natural way the author had them get together reminded me very much of Spokes, in which the author used the same sequence of events to get the MCs together quickly but in a realistic way. The progression of them going from strangers to lovers was done very well, despite how short the story was.
The otter version of Lon was just adorable and I love the way the way the author approached his mentality as an otter. When he's an otter, Lon doesn't only act like an otter but he also thinks like one. His motivations and perceptions of the world around him are child-like, which perfectly fit him being an otter. I also loved how much thought the author put into Lon's shifting. For example - Lon's body hair in his human form has the feel and appearance of an otter's pelt and his beard whiskers function the same as an otter's whiskers.
Another thing I loved is that Lon's shifting is both voluntary and involuntary, which was the perfect mix. He needs to spend at least an hour as an otter a few times a month or he'll start feeling sick. But after he's spent about an hour being an otter, his human mentalities gradually return and he's able to shift back. This was the perfect blend for creating suspenseful situations but also not making the shifting stuff an annoying part of the story.
Lastly, I love how/when Corey discovered that Lon is a shifter. The author also did a great job including tons of references that will be part of the bigger story (I assume), which is Otter Chaos.
I'm not rating this because it's the required prequel to Otter Chaos and doesn't feel like a complete story on its own. But I really loved it and it was much better than I thought it was going to be. I'm heading straight into Otter Chaos!
October 3, 2015
This is a cute little niblet of shifter romance.
Lon is an otter shifter, and he NEEDS to shift regularly in order stay copacetic. He chooses to do this because indoors + otter = MESS! Lon is an experienced snowboarder and like and self-respecting Coloradoan, he hijacks his powder by boarding down ungroomed backslopes. I found this to be hysterical. Also, side note: my one and only downhill skiing experience was at Eldora, one of Lon's fave haunts.
While boarding he often ditches his clothes in the deep pines and gives his otter room to play. He meets with Corey, a fellow backsider and econ professor, one afternoon, and helps Corey reclaim an errant board. In return Corey drives Lon back toward Boulder--they hit it off, and hit the sheets. It's all good.
They like each other and decide to make plans to repeat, and eventually date. It's still all good--with Corey none the wiser to Lon's otterness, and remarking to Lon how much he adores the frisky otter he often sees belly sliding down their slopes and frolicking in the creek. Lon's appreciative of the admiration, but knows he's got to keep his secret.
Until the unthinkable happens--Corey's got to leave the slopes early one day, well before Lon got his otter on, and the results are furry. I loved being in Lon's otterbrain. He's such a rascal. And Corey's the best man he could have encountered. Even if unexpected otter boyfriend + Cheerios = disaster.
As an economist, Corey's used to dealing with sums and balances. He's found a catch in Lon, and he's sure that being a couple requires flexibility. And, really, what mammal is more flexible than an otter? It is a sweet little story, with a bit of steam and fuzzy math to adore.
Lon is an otter shifter, and he NEEDS to shift regularly in order stay copacetic. He chooses to do this because indoors + otter = MESS! Lon is an experienced snowboarder and like and self-respecting Coloradoan, he hijacks his powder by boarding down ungroomed backslopes. I found this to be hysterical. Also, side note: my one and only downhill skiing experience was at Eldora, one of Lon's fave haunts.
While boarding he often ditches his clothes in the deep pines and gives his otter room to play. He meets with Corey, a fellow backsider and econ professor, one afternoon, and helps Corey reclaim an errant board. In return Corey drives Lon back toward Boulder--they hit it off, and hit the sheets. It's all good.
They like each other and decide to make plans to repeat, and eventually date. It's still all good--with Corey none the wiser to Lon's otterness, and remarking to Lon how much he adores the frisky otter he often sees belly sliding down their slopes and frolicking in the creek. Lon's appreciative of the admiration, but knows he's got to keep his secret.
Until the unthinkable happens--Corey's got to leave the slopes early one day, well before Lon got his otter on, and the results are furry. I loved being in Lon's otterbrain. He's such a rascal. And Corey's the best man he could have encountered. Even if unexpected otter boyfriend + Cheerios = disaster.
As an economist, Corey's used to dealing with sums and balances. He's found a catch in Lon, and he's sure that being a couple requires flexibility. And, really, what mammal is more flexible than an otter? It is a sweet little story, with a bit of steam and fuzzy math to adore.
June 13, 2014
Tail Slide is the cutest, most adorable, most fun, sexiest shifter short story I've ever read! OMG, when an otter shifter just has to shift and the only place available is his unknowing boyfriend's bathroom, a messy chaos ensues that will have you laughing out loud at the otter's hijinks. Cheerios will never look the same. Or fish. This little story has the BEST last line of any book ever. Do NOT skip to the end before you get there because you really don't want to spoil the fun. The only problem I have with Tail Spin is heavy book hangover. I am definitely not too proud to beg for more! Please, please, please, PD Singer. MORE!
October 26, 2017
I received an ARC of the book 'Love Magik Glow' and this was included in the anthology.
I loved how much fun you could have in a bath tub!
I loved the surprise you'll find when your new boyfriend isn't quite what you thought he was.
This was a great short story! Loved it!
I loved how much fun you could have in a bath tub!
I loved the surprise you'll find when your new boyfriend isn't quite what you thought he was.
This was a great short story! Loved it!
February 13, 2018
Included in Otter Chaos
June 17, 2020
cute short about an otter shifter.
July 21, 2014
How did we get from werewolves to otters? Well, you take authors who perhaps have a fondness for a particular species of animal, add a dash of imagination, and the next thing you know, they’re shifting birds and squirrels and opossums and, well, now otters in P.D Singer’s Tail Slide, a short and sweet, fun and sexy little treat.
Lon and Corey meet on the slopes but take the real action back to Corey’s place, where Lon’s otter gets the best of him and creates a little havoc. It’s a secret Lon didn’t want or expect Corey to discover quite so early in their meeting, but how can a guy resist an adorable otter who knows the true meaning of the word playful? And mischief. Lon gets up to plenty of mischief too, in this short little tale. The answer is, Corey can’t, and, as it turns out, it adds up to what could be the start of a beautiful romance.
If you’re in the mood for something lighthearted, doesn’t take itself at all seriously, and stars one shifty little otter and the man who seems his perfect mate, this Small Gem might be just what you’re looking for.
Lon and Corey meet on the slopes but take the real action back to Corey’s place, where Lon’s otter gets the best of him and creates a little havoc. It’s a secret Lon didn’t want or expect Corey to discover quite so early in their meeting, but how can a guy resist an adorable otter who knows the true meaning of the word playful? And mischief. Lon gets up to plenty of mischief too, in this short little tale. The answer is, Corey can’t, and, as it turns out, it adds up to what could be the start of a beautiful romance.
If you’re in the mood for something lighthearted, doesn’t take itself at all seriously, and stars one shifty little otter and the man who seems his perfect mate, this Small Gem might be just what you’re looking for.
June 16, 2014
A really surprising read, short, very sweet. I would have loved for it to be longer. I really liked the characters it would have been good to see them in a wider view of their lives. Still well worth the reading.
October 27, 2015
Otters are one of my favourite animals, so I was curious to read this. And I wasn't disappointed, otterLon was adorable -I think I would actually read an entire book just about otterLon and his adorable hi-jinks!
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March 25, 2015What just happened.
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