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Delicious romance you can sink your teeth into. Ten steamy tales of love and adventure. Meet wolves, bears and tigers who shape-shift from sexy to smoldering. All stories are first in a series!

Full Moon Rising - Amy Green
Raine Greer has been plunged into the secrets of the last werewolf pack in the world — and under the protection of sexy Alec Zachary, their Alpha. She may never get out alive. Because once a werewolf gets under your skin, he never lets you go...

Called by the Bear - V. Vaughn
Sexy dreams about a bear of a man and a tattoo call Carly to search for a wilderness she never knew existed. Grabbing her best friend she sets off on a road trip. What they find is the adventure of a lifetime.

Captured - Amber Ella Monroe
When Kalena is caught snooping around in the laboratories at Silex Pharmaceuticals, a shifter-owned company, the guards label her a spy. She’s captured and tossed inside of a barricade filled with wolves who have been deemed menaces to society. Her only hope of escape is linked to Thane Silex, a convicted felon with a vendetta against his brother.

Surrendered to the - Anna Craig
Cassandra Wakefield's isolated mountain town has offered female sacrifices to a dangerous pack of wolf shifters for centuries. This year, Cassie lost the draw. When sexy Alpha Trevor Reginald brings her into the pack, a stunning truth is unveiled—one Cassie might not survive after she is surrendered to the pack.

Conjuring a Wolf - Viv Michaelson
Trouble brews when Clark Kane’s car stalls out in the pouring rain near Cora Buchanan’s house. The curvy witch with a sassy smile has been up to trouble. When he scents the love spell, he can’t decide whether to grab her and never let go—or take his chances with the storm. He’ll soon discover that his supernatural strength is no match for a witch with a few magic tricks up her sleeve.

Beast - Holley Trent
After a brutal fight left werewolf Anton Denis half blind, he closed himself off to the possibility of taking a mate. It’d take a special woman to love the man behind the scars, and meek Christina Stilton insists that woman is her.

Desert Moon - Anna Lowe
Ty Hawthorne, up-and-coming alpha of the Twin Moon pack, puts duty above everything — even the overwhelming instinct that says Lana is the one. But the irresistible she-wolf is the Juliet to his Romeo — forbidden.

A Bear of a Reputation - Ivy Sinclair
When the alpha claim of the Greyelf bear shifters goes up for grabs, news reporter Maren Lene is ready to capture what is sure to be the story of the decade. She’s confident she can maintain a professional distance from Lukas Kasper, the man with the solidest claim to be the new alpha, who once also happened to break her heart. But Lukas needs Maren’s help to find the truth about his brother's death and lay claim to what has always rightfully belonged to him.

Between a Wolf and a Hard Place - Annalise Nixon.
When Iris Zahn wakes between two of the hottest men she'd ever met in her life. All she has to do is escape two shifters that are convinced she's their mate and somehow pull off a one-woman rescue. No problem.

The Gathering: Killian and Lyra - Ellis Leigh
Alpha of the Appalachia pack, Killian O'Shae is rough, tough, and built for fighting, which is a good thing as he's got a road-blocking Alpha standing between him and his destiny. Lyra, Killian's newfound mate, likes the way he disregards the rules keeping them apart. She's ready to risk it all for the bigger-than-life Alpha who makes her heart race.


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First published May 30, 2015

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Pen name of author Violet Vaughn.

V. Vaughn is also known as Violet Vaughn and is a USA Today Bestselling author. Violet lives on an island in Maine and spends almost every day walking through the woods. She may have seen a bear once or twice....

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1,673 reviews974 followers
January 18, 2016
Reviewed at Angel's Guilty Pleasures
**Only read Desert Moon by Anna Lowe**

~ 4. 5 Desert Moon Stars ~

“There’s more than meets the eye on Twin Moon Ranch, home to a pack of shapeshifting wolves willing to battle for life and love.” – The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Series

Desert Moon is book one in The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch by Anna Lowe. I have been reading this series out of order and each book can stand-a-lone.

ALowe is an awesome writer. I was pulled into the characters, plot, and world from the first to the last page. I could not put Desert Moon down. I love how the author pulled me into the storyline and connected me to the characters. I become so engrossed in the authors characters; that I felt everything they felt whether they were happy, sad, frustrated, etc. The emotions are so real and the world is unique. I also like how the shifters are portrayed. We are also given a great conflict on more then one front with the feud and rouges.

Ty and Lana are a perfect couple. They complemented each other and when they connected the sex was passionate and sensual. Destained mates are rare and to find one is something you fight to keep and protect. The wolf side knows it’s destained mate, but the human side will struggle with life’s conflicts and emotions before they come around.

Desert Moon was fantastic, the storyline was gripping, and the characters are captivating. I look forward to more in this series. I am riveted and blown away.

*Disclaimer: Review copy provided by Anna Lowe via Bewitching Book Tours with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
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1,230 reviews16 followers
June 3, 2015
I was given an ARC of First Bite-Shifter Romance Box Set in exchange for an honest review.

Each book in this anthology is the first in the series or prequel to a series (book 0 in those cases). This could be a good thing or a bad thing. For me it is good to give me a chance to read different authors that I haven't read before. The bad part is the fact that just as soon as the story line was getting interesting, the book was over. It is now necessary for me to read the others in the series to see what happens. While I liked the books that I read, I just felt like I was missing out on the bigger picture. I literally stopped reading the book and had to add the other books to a series to my TBR list.

The only one in the series that actually has complete novels and not just series of novellas is Desert Moon by Anna Lowe. I have read this whole series and can say that it is one that will not disappoint you to read. I had been looking forward to reading this book since I had already read all the rest in the series and enjoyed each book.

Had this anthology been more novels and less novellas I probably would have gone with a higher rating but I did like what I read. Just felt like it was teasers instead of whole stories.
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1,296 reviews38 followers
June 5, 2015
FIERCE+FIERY+FANTASIC+SIZZILING ROMANCE=SHIFTER SERIES:

AMAZING stories by 10 talented authors. I adore series, they're soap operas in a book; so shying away from them is most definitely not an option. These authors have created stories that attack the human senses (spine-chilling). They push the boundaries of imagination while making you love the UNFORGETABLE characters they write about; they make you loathe the villains too. Their characters are powerful, sexy, protective, and the romance is off the charts. All of them have a natural gift to lure the reader into their stories and keep the reader wanting MORE and MORE! If you love shifter stories that hold your attention, captivate you, and are jammed packed with spice, banter, a memorable cast of characters, and some danger too; then you found them in FIRST BITE. {I received an arc for an honest review} I love when my remote control collects dust but my e-reader never will...

CALLED BY THE BEAR by V. Vaughn:
Two best friends (Carly & Sierra) both tattoo artists, have vivid hot dreams of their potential lovers; the guys are gorgeous, bears are involved and a bear paw tat which both girls sport because of the dreams. Remember the saying follow your heart-in this story it's FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND ACCEPT YOUR DESTINY! The girls quit their jobs, leave their homes and begin a journey in search of the their dream lovers. Unique and enchanting story. I definitely want MORE.

DESERT MOON by Anna Lowe:
It is said that destiny is inevitable, it can give you a hint of what is to come into your life, then disappears into oblivion, and finally reappears when you are ready to embrace it. Such is the case in the lives of Ty and Lana. Ty, next in line to be Alpha Pack Leader, is built like THOR, has an authoritative personality which demands loyalty and respect, and should be wearing a sign UNLESS IT'S PACK BUSINESS KEEP YOUR DISTANCE.. Lana the daughter of an Alpha Pack Leader who happens to be Ty's dad's adversary, is a sexy, spirited, tough ALPHA she-wolf who is not intimidated by Ty's Alpha attitude. This is a multifaceted story which gives you an impressive reading experience. This story has rogue coyote shifters reeking havoc in pack territory, a land dispute, life threatening incidents, and passionate love scenes that would make a lady of the night blush. I highly recommend this book and the series as it will have your heart pounding and falling in love with THE WOLVES OF TWIN MOON RANCH!! {DISCOVER IF TY AND LANA EMBRACE THEIR DESTINY}...

THE GATHERING KILLIAN & LYRA by Ellis Leigh
The annual Gathering, a black tie ball sponsored by National Association of the Lycan Brotherhood-a classy way for shifters to meet their fated mates. Killian O'Shea Alpha of the Appalachia pack meets his mate Lyra. He wants to claim her NOW-but his sister warns him that he needs to follow the rules of the Association. He decides he'll play nice, until he sees Lyra's pompous moron of an Alpha plant a kiss on what belongs to him. Romance just smoking hot. I had the pleasure of reading another book in this series-fantastic series-Love it.

CAPTURED-WOLF IN EXILE by Amber Ella Monroe:
Kalena works for Silex Pharmaceutical; owner of the company is Gavril Silex. While searching for her friend Tracey in the computer room-she notices a computer blinking and decides to take a peak-She finds that the company is testing subjects with a Drug-D996-which induces comas in the test subject then they die-she stumbles on a dead body-is labeled a spy and thrown into a shifter/human prison under Tracey's name. Thane Silex is a lone wolf in the prison and is Gavril's twin; his twin framed him for a murder he didn't commit. Alpha Nolan has claimed territory in the prison and has been wanting Thane to submit to him-Kalena's screams send Thane into Nolan's territory-he fights 3 of Nolan's wolves/wins-shifts back to a human and is glowing like a beacon-it seems that high emotional feelings tend to bring out the best in him, he now sports the Ceremonial Mark of ALPHA!!!! This story had my heart pounding from the first sentence, there is a surprise, and a shocking cliffhanger. Unbelievable.

BEAST-NORESTOWN WOLVES 1 by Holley Trent:
A heart melting story about finding peace within yourself and accepting a love that is truly yours. Adam Carbone Alpha of a No Name Mercenary Pack in New Mexico was able to secure four she-wolves to come to New Mexico to mate four worthy pack mates. Anton Denis's job is quartermaster. During a fight he was scarred and is now blind in his dominant eye. Adam has picked his #1 choice she-wolf for Anton who now lives with the nickname of BEAST. Anton feels he is not worthy of having a mate since he is maimed and believes that no she-wolf would want him. Christina has low self esteem and believes no wolf want her. She was also abused while with her former pack. When she meets Anton he refuses to mate her; but he does want her-she's beautiful, spirited and smart. He does everything to push her away and she pushes back refusing to leave him. She succeeds in knocking down his invisible barricades and when they finally do make love she informs him that he is her first-his wolf does somersaults he is so elated!!! There is a reveal why he does not bite her. The banter between these two is fabulous. Terrific!!!

A BEAR OF A REPUTATION
GREYELF GRIZZLIES #1 by Ivy Sinclair
Markus Kasper, Alpha of Greyelf Grizzly Clan is dead- the week before the Summit Meeting. Accident or Murder; time will tell. Lukas Kasper, brother of the deceased Alpha returns to town after 10 years to attend his funeral. Lukas asks his x-girlfriend Maren a journalist, to help him prove that his brother was murdered. He broke her heart by leaving town the day after he took her virginity. Lukas always had a short fuse, was always disobedient and when Markus saw Lukas sneaking back into his room that night of his escapade with Maren-he sent him packing. Sheriff Monroe challenges Lukas for the ALPHA position the clan way. Lukas left home as an insolent boy but returns home as an ALPHA prepared to claim EVERYTHING that belongs to him. Lukas requests that Maren watch the fight-as an observer only but he does not verbalize that the fight could end with a DEATH. Huge surprise. Great start to a series-loved it.

FULL MOON RISING PART 1
by Amy Green:
Raine has just moved into a bungalow in Freemont, Washington. She hopes that her x-boyfriend Tom will not locate her. Raine has secured a waitress job at Starsky's Bar. After filling out her paper at Starky's, she notices a flat tire on her truck. Across the street from the bar is a gas station which is run by Alpha Alec Zachary who gives her a tire. Alec wants to know why she has moved here, she informs him; Freemont called to her-he tells her she should leave as there is danger here. Interesting story, engaging characters, life threatening incident. I enjoyed it.

CONJURING THE WOLF by Viv Michaelson:
Cora, a sexy blue-eyed witch performs a love spell for a week-end lover. A rainy night, broken down car, and a dead cell phone leaves drenched Beta Clark Kane knocking at the witch's door-the witch who captured his heart months ago. The hot beta had a problem-all business, no play. Short story, engaging characters, intense intimacy-HOT-, banter, gifted author, absolutely loved the ending. I look forward to reading more of her enchanting stories in this series-fantastic.

SURRENDERED TO THE PACK by Anna Craig:
The Wicked Mountain Wolf Pack have a yearly female sacrifice to the pack. Prerequisite: 22 year old virgin and a see-through dress required for the ceremony. The sacrifice is meant to keep the wolves from destroying the town, killing humans and for their own well being. The lucky lottery winner is the sassy blue-eyed beauty Cassandra Wakefield; who had to go willing to the pack to surrender her virginity-possessive wolves want to be the first to breach her. The story behind the sexy smut-is impressive, and demands the reader's attention. The detail and vivid descriptions attack the human senses and make you want more. Trevor Alpha of the pack does something so profound that shocks his pack mates as well as himself. I certainly look forward to the next book in this series. Fantastic new series.

BETWEEN A WOLF AND A HARD PLACE
by Annalise Nixon:
Iris Zahn, her sister and best friend are kidnapped by rogue shifters. Badly beaten and close to death Iris is found by Evan-wolf shifter and Baron-bear shifter two best friends since youth. They bring her to their cabin and heal her with their combined energy; they also believe she shifter blood runs in her family. Evan and Baron believe she is their destined mate. The story is filled with banter, characters are charming and unique, and seduction. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. Fabulous.



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June 25, 2022
It took me a while to pick this up.
Some of these have been read previously by me as there are some authors I follow in here.
Some are new stories in a series by that author and some others are parts of serial stories which I hate reading.
AMY GREEN - FULL MOON RISING
Part 1 of a 6 part serial.
V. VAUGHN - CALLED BY THE BEAR
Part 1 of a 9 part serial but this first part caught my attention. I was then able to read parts 1-3 free for an honest review. Part 1 is also free on amazon.com and amazon.com.au
I have read parts 1-3 in a box set and that is reviewed. I will not copy that over to here but this short did catch my attention but I have since found this author is not for me as her books end up too expensive in the format she writes in.
AMBER ELLA MONROE - CAPTURED - Wolf in Exile
Part 1 of a 5 Serial
ANNA CRAIG - SURRENDERED TO THE PACK - Wicked Wolf Shifters
Part 1 of a 4 part serial
VIV MICHAELSON - CONJURING A WOLF
HOLLEY TRENT - BEAST - Norston Wolves 1
ANNA LOWE - DESERT MOON - Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch 1
A very good read.
12 years have passed since Lana first visited the ranch with her grandmother. When she was there, she kept scenting the most amazing smell but could not pin it down. She thought she had found her mate but no luck.
Ty has been pining for his mate ever since he came home from a trip and smelt her scent on the ranch. He has never been sure if it was a figment of his imagination and was under a lot of stress as the Alpha heir. His father had already tried to force an arranged mating and was giving Ty hassle.
When Lana arrives with her grandmother for a visit again she knows Ty is her mate but he ignores her and fights against his wolf as Lana is a Dixon, his father’s enemy.
When Lana is put into danger by a pack member will Ty see sense and claim his mate, even if she is a Dixon?
Trouble is brewing in the background for the pack.
IVY SINCLAIR - A BEAR OF A REPUTATION - Greyelf Grizzlies 1
ANNALISE NIXON - BETWEEN A WOLF AND A HARD PLACE NORCAL SHIFTERS 1
Part 1 of a 6 part serial.
An enjoyable story with a lot of ups and downs but with an annoying heroine.
I have read parts 1-6 and that is already reviewed. I will not copy that over to here.
ELLIS LEIGH - THE GATHERING TALES 1 - Killian and Lyra
Also read in the box set.
If Killian had not basically taken Lyra, she would have been made to spend the night in her alphas bed even though she had met her mate.
I really want to know what happened to Cheyenne and Melody and Alpha oily f**ker. How can he be allowed to stay in power? Just wrong.
572 reviews6 followers
June 1, 2015
This is a box set of first in series. There are ten stories and I will review each book individually.

Called by the Bear by V. Vaughn... Carly, a BBW tattoo artist, is having dreams about a mysterious, hot man who loves to make love to her, but in the middle of these erotic dreams a bear appears and it is freaking her out. Her best friend, Sierra is having the same type of dreams. When Carly gives herself a strange tattoo only certain people can see it. Sierra and Carly decide to leave California and go find these men. Along the way they meet more women who are affected by these dreams. This is the first in a series and is addictive. I can't wait for part two when we finally get to meet the men.

Desert Moon by Anna Lowe.... Ty is the next Alpha of his pack and isn't know for diplomacy just for being obeyed but this all changes when he meets his mate Lana. Lana is only in Twin Moons to help her grandmother then she wants to go back home. Lana is use to dealing with Alphas but she won't let anyone push her around or force her to do anything. Ty and Lana are mates but there are others who don't want these two to be together and it gets worse when the pack learns who is Lana's father. This book is the first in the series but has an HEA and the following books are about other couples, but there is a novella that is the companion to this story.

The Gathering: Killian and Lyra by Ellis Leigh..... Killian, the Alpha, and his pack go to their first Gathering of the National Association of Lycan Brotherhood and as soon as he enters he finds his mate, but Lyra is with her Alpha a jerk in the first order, who thinks Lyra and two of her packsisters are his play things. Lyra knows Killian is her mate and will do anything she can to be with him. When Lyra's alpha tries to take what he believes is his Killian attacks and takes Lyra away. This is a short story with a HEA. The other books in this story are available now..

Captured- Wolf in Exile by Amber Ella Monroe... Kalena is searching for her friend when she is captured and sent to a prison where escape and parole is impossible. When she gets there she is caught and will be marked and be sent to work as a prostitute, but Thane is an Alpha that was falsely sent to the prison and he is unwilling to play by the rules of the prison but when he hears and sees Kalena he is determined to save her. They will need each other to survive and to escape their prison.

Beast - Norsetown Wolves 1 by Holley Trent.... All Christina wanted was to leave her terrible pack and become a mate and to be bitten so she can finally become a wolf. Anton AKA Beast, doesn't believe he deserves a mate since he considered himself on half a wolf since he is blind in one one. Christina is determined to be a mate to Anton and will not let anyone or anything stand in her way including Anton. When Anton finally understands that she will be the perfect mate he decides to become her mate but refuses to bite her. This book ends on a HEA, but leaves some unanswered questions hopefully in the next book(s) we will get the answers.

A Bear of a Reputation - Greyelf Grizzlies #1 by Ivy Sinclair.... Lukas Kasper has been gone for ten years and only returns when the clan alpha, his brother, has died. Maren Lene is the town reporter who was once not only Lukas' friend but also the love of his life. Lukas has come home not only to claim his new role as Clan Alpha but also Maren.

Full Moon Rising Part 1 by Amy Green...Raine just moved to a new town to start over but when she gets there she finds out that all is not what it seems. Alec Zachary is the Alpha of the last of the werewolves and warns Raine to leave because he feels that she is in danger. When she is attacked Alec shows up and gives her some news that she is not ready to hear. The next three parts of this book is now available with two more that will be released soon.

Conjuring a Wolf by Viv Michaelson.. Clark Kane is a wolf who is having car trouble when he realizes he is near the one person who can change his life forever, Cora, a witch. Cora has always had a huge crush on Clark and when she summons him using a lust spell things go from simmering to blazing hot. Cora soon learns that she is Clark's mate and she doesn't care as long as she gets her man. This is a stand-alone with a HEA that is part of a series.

Surrendered to the Pack by Anna Craig... Cassandra comes from a small isolated village who must surrender a virgin to the pack to ensure the safety of the village. This year Cassandra is this years "victim", but there is something different about her and Trevor, the alpha, can't figure it out until it's too late.

Between a Wolf and a Hard Place by Annalise Nixon... Iris along with her best friend and sister have been kidnapped and abused. Iris is found close to death by best friends, Barron and Evan. Both men want to mate with Iris but she is worried about her sister and best friend. She wont answer any of their questions which kind of annoyed me. She is attracted to both me for different reasons but they don't care they are use to sharing everything including women. Can these two get Iris to take both of them as mates. This story just ends with no real conclusion, even though I know this is book one in a series.

I have read some of the authors before so I was interested in this box set but I have now found others that I will be reading other books written by them.

I received a copy of this box set for a honest review....
540 reviews3 followers
October 26, 2018
Great box set

My only complaint is each and every story left as a cliffhanger. I would just go. To the next story and forget the one I just read. I enjoyed each read.
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1,391 reviews4 followers
June 1, 2015
Over all I give this collection 4 stars.

Full Moon Rising - Amy Green - 4 Stars

Raine goes back to her hometown after many years of being away and meets sexy Alec Zachary the Alpha for the werewolves in the area. Alec tries to scare her off but it doesn't work and she learns about the wolves. Book 1 of 6

Called by the Bear - V. Vaughn - 4 Stars

Carly, a BBW tattoo artist and her best friend Sierra are having dreams about a mysterious, hot men and a bear and it is freaking her out. The girls decide to leave California and go find these men only to run into other women having the same dreams. This is the first in a series and it will leave eager for the next book in the series.

Captured - Amber Ella Monroe - 5 Stars

In the first book of this serial book series we are introduced to Thane and Kalena. Thane is a shifter exiled convicted felon and Kalena mistaken for a spy is caught at Silex Pharmaceuticals, a shifter-owned company.

I loved the intrigue and action pack pace of the story. This book has everything you could want in a book - mystery, suspense, heat, passion, strong male and female leads. It's very well written and has a plot that is unique and fully detailed.

The author weaves a vivid and exciting story set around an fresh, multi-layered group of characters that leaves you eagerly awaiting the next book to hear more of their story.
Wolf in Exile Reading Order:
Part I: CAPTURED
Part II: UNCHAINED
Part III: ASCEND
Part IV: (Coming Soon)

Surrendered to the Pack- Anna Craig - 4 Stars

Cassandra Wakefield's is chosen to be sacrificed to a dangerous pack of wolf shifters for their continued protection of her town. Alpha Trevor Reginald brings her into the pack, where a huge secret is reviled that will effect them all.

Conjuring a Wolf - Viv Michaelson - 3 Stars

Cora wants Clark so she tries summoning him using a lust spell to summon him to her. Unknown to her Clark's mate which is just fine with her. I found this book to be only okay.

Beast - Holley Trent - 4 Stars

Anton Denis is a werewolf that was half blinded after a fight. Christina wants to become a mate and to be bitten so she can finally become a wolf. She thinks Anton is just the perfect mate only he doesn't think he's worthy of mating anyone. This book was interesting. I will be interested in more books from this author

Desert Moon - Anna Lowe - 5 Stars

Ty and Lana caught each others sent years ago with no luck in finding the other. Now chance has finally brought them together only to throw one thing after another in their path to true love. Will the hatred between their families keep them apart? Will danger posed from rogue shifters stop them from being together? The only way to find out is to read this book. You wont regret it. This is the first book to a really good series from an great paranormal writer.

A Bear of a Reputation - Ivy Sinclair - 4 Stars

News reporter Maren Lene is looking for the news story of her career with the alpha claim of the Greyelf bear shifters story. Only problem is one of the men wanting to be alpha is Lukas Kasper who once also happened to break her heart. The characters are solid and strong. The story is interesting.

Between a Wolf and a Hard Place - Annalise Nixon - 3 Stars
Iris Zahn, her best friend and sister are kidnapped and abused. Iris is found near death by Barron and Evan who want to claim her as their mate. I didn't really like this story. It just not believable in anyway.

The Gathering: Killian and Lyra - Ellis Leigh - 4 Stars

While at their first Gathering of the National Association of Lycan Brotherhood, Alpha of the Appalachia pack, Killian O'Shae and Lyra, Killian's newfound mate, have to face up to another alpha if they want to be together.

.Received ARC copy

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June 2, 2015
This is a fabulous collection of stories to delight any fan of stories about shifters. Many of the authors and stories included are some of my favorites. They are the beginnings of storylines continued in other parts and are going to make you want to read the rest.

Full Moon Rising was a new one for me. It is about a town with a small pack of werewolves and a woman who decides to move back to the community she left as a child. She is in for quite a surprise when she learns about her neighbors. It is dark and suspenseful with surprises to come.

Called by the Bear is a series that just finished so you can now read them all and binge on them. It is a great storyline about woman who are called to this town to help the bear shifters find their mates and be able to have children to ensure the clans remaining strong. There are a lot of great characters to root for and one real villain. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series and think you will too.

Captured features a woman placed in a penal colony mostly for shifters. A shifter saves her and they find out they have a lot in common. There are a lot of twists to come in later parts and it is a really good read.

Surrendered to the Pack features a virgin sacrifice that doesn't go the way they usually do. I usually don't read these types of storylines as they tend to not have much of a plot. This one is different from most based on the cliffhanger at the end.

Conjuring a Wolf is only one with a witch and a shifter. She invokes a spell and it brings her just what she wanted. It is a hot,fun romance.

Beast is about two shifters who don't expect much and get a lot more than they bargained for. She is willing to risk everything for a chance for something better and he doesn't feel worthy of her. They are a sweet couple.

Desert Moon is another one of my favorite series. In this one, they have to fight against a family feud to be together, Check out the other stories already available. They are all really good with a good storyline and lots of romance.

A Bear of a Reputation features a reporter with a past and that past coming back to town after his brother is killed. She is trying to be strong and resist but it is hard for her. I am eager to see where this all goes.

Between a Wolf and a Hard Place is a menage with two friends who like to share their woman and discover they want more this time. She has a lot of secrets she hasn't shared yet so the rest of the series should be really interesting.

The Gathering: Killian and Lyra is from another favorite series of mine. These shifter go to the event hoping to find their mates and this time another alpha is standing in the way. Definitely read the other The Gathering stories.

I received a copy in return for a honest review.
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3,462 reviews56 followers
June 1, 2015
*I was given this ARC by the author for a honest review*

CALLED BY THE BEAR(PART 1) -V. VAUGHN

Carly is a tatto artist along with her friend, Sierra. She's been having hot dreams about a mystery man but her dreams are a little strange at times when a bear appears, which freaks her out. She later finds out that Sierra has also been having these dreams. When Carly and Sierra give themselves strange tattoos, which somehow their dream lovers are involved in, they set off to find their destinies and dream lovers.

Wow...I loved this story. The storyline is so unique and captivating, it draws you in. The characters were so sweet and really likable. This story has so much potential and I can't wait till part 2!


BEAST(NORSETOWN WOLVES #1) -HOLLEY TRENT

All Christina wants is to get away from her horrible pack and be a mate, to be bitten and to change into a wolf. Anton or Beast as his known believes he doesn't deserve a mate as he is blind in one eye and unmatable. But when she meets Anton she's determined that he is and will be her mate, not letting anything or anyone stand in her way. When he finally changes his mind and take her as his mate he won't bite her

Loved it. The concept of this story was different and had an interesting take on female shifters and the characters were strong and likable. It was a really sweet story and quiet emotional at times. This is a awesome story and I loved it!


DESERT MOON(THE WOLVES OF TWIN MOON RANCH #1) -ANNA LOWE

Ty is a werewolf and the next alpha of the Twin Moon Pack and his duty is to his pack. Lana is visiting with her nan and upon meeting her they both share an attraction but they both share a feeling of nostalgia. Scents from past of mates that never were and a place that calls to her home and belonging which causes them to keep dancing around each other. That however is not their only worries and problems but together they can achieve anything!

This book was really enjoyable. Loved the storyline and the characters, they were strong and dominant, just the way I like them. This authors of style of writing, it's strong and informative. There are a few unanswered questions in the book but nothing too major. Loved this story and I will definately be reading the next book in the series!
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652 reviews34 followers
June 20, 2015
First Bite - Shifter Romance Box Set: Anthology of First in Serials and Series


*ARC give for an honest review*


Called by the Bear - part 1 - by V. Vaughn

Loved it. Have more parts to this serial to read. Love the way this story is going. It will be interesting to see how the characters develop and how many more will be introduced.


Beast (Norseton Wolves 1) by Holley Trent

This is a great start to a new series. It is the first book I have read by Holley Trent, but it sure won't be my last. Waiting impatiently for the next book.

Desert Moon (The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch #1)
by Anna Lowe

(this is a longer review as it was written up for the single book)

Ty and Lana. I have to say that there were a few times that, if I could I would have reached in and slapped them both up side the head.

That being said, I really did like both Ty and Lana and Lana's grandmother. The sly old woman. She really is a very good grandmother.

Back to Ty and Lana. Ty is the upcoming Alpha. His father is slowly handing the reigns over to him. While his father is away Ty is in charge. The last thing he wanted to do was play chauffeur, but an Alpha must do what an Alpha must do.
Enter Lana. Ty is very attracted to her right away, but he doesn't want to be.
Then, to top it all off, Rogues. Being Alpha is just a load of fun.

Ty and Lana both wanted what they thought they would never have. What they thought had slipped through their fingers. The destined mate that neither of them had seen, only scented, but never found.

They are finally in the same place at the same time and things just don't register with them at first. Then slowly they each realize what they are to each other, but don't voice it. Afraid that the other doesn't know. *SLAP, SLAP*

Between land deal nearby causing problems, rogues in the area causing trouble and Ty's Alpha father not wanting certain people around, things are getting a little heated.....in more ways then one.

I am so ready for the next book. Cody is a very likable, if play-boyish, guy. Can't wait to see who throws a wrench into his fun loving life....lol



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1,156 reviews23 followers
June 1, 2015
"Sping-tingling Romance box set!"
Wow this collection is amazing!The characters in each story are amazing! The stories will have you glued to this book as these are some incredible Author's!.
" Called by the Bear" by V. Vaughn is fantastic it has mystery,humor and of course red hot Romance. You have two spunky curvy Friends who show up one day dreaming about sexy Werebears. The connection seems to linked to a Tattoo of a bears paw. They both feel the pull to leave where they are at. So they set off on a journey to find answers and maybe their sexy bears lol. As they travel they run into other curvy women who are receiving the same calling!.
"Desert Moon" by one of my favorite Author's Anna Lowe- I have read all of this series and it is fantastic!. I just love the Twin Moon pack!. This is the beginning story that introduces you to some incredible characters!. You will love reading how they find their mates and the trials they go through to keep them!. This book and series is full of suspense,action , humor and steamy hot Romance!.
"The Gathering " by Ellis Leigh is very new to me but I found this story to be very compelling!. The Gathering is where packs collect together to find their mates Killian finds his mate but her Alpha is reluctant to let her go. This is a steamy hot story you will love it!
"Captured - Wolf in exile" by Amber Elle Monroe is an amazing book I have already read and review. It is incredible with suspense,action it is just a all around fantastic story!.
You need to read this box set for yourself so you can see what an amazing find it is!. This is a must read box set by some Riveting Authors. These Authors know how to win your heats in just a few pages!

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18 reviews1 follower
June 4, 2015
I recieved this amazing book full story set First Bite - Shifter Romance Box Set: Anthology...for an honest review It is so amazing... I havent finished it all as of yet, but I love Author Anna Lowe and her books drag you in not being able to put them down. Here is my review on her story in the box set..

*****Desert Moon (The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Book 1) by Anna Lowe. This is the first time I have read any of her books. I recieved an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely loved the book and the way Anna Lowe writes in such detail that makes you feel your right there with them. The book is Hot, Steamy, action packed and will keep you wanting more.
Ty Hawthorne who is the Alpha son and next in line to become the Alpha of the Twin Moon Ranch. While his father is away Ty is in charge. He was fearing of becoming his father's son not wanting to find love and settling down after 12 years before he had gotten the scent of his destined mate that he never met and that was the women he went searching for and never found.
Lana Dixon, The daughter of the an enemie of the Ty's pack. Hadnt been back to Twin Moon Ranch in 12 years till now. She goes with her grandma to visit an old friend bring her back the Ranch.
Ty and Lana from the start knew deep inside the minute they met that there were something between them. As Ty struggles about having or not having Lena as a mate. Not wanting to repeat his fathers way. Lena who wants nothing more than being mate Ty's mate and fight beside him.
It's a must read book and series.. I can't wait to read the next book.. Your going to love it just as much as I have..
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2,030 reviews22 followers
June 6, 2015
I was given a complimentary copy for an honest review by author Anna Lowe. This anthology is book 1 of a series by the author. They give you a tease of what their series is like so you will want to read more.

Desert Moon - Anna Lowe
This is book 1 of The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch series by author Anna Lowe.

Lana Dixon has not been back to Two Moon Ranch is a long time but when her gran needs help she pitches in and does her best. Seeing Ty Hawthorne she tries to convince her wolf to stay away from the alpha. Ty Hawthorn knows to stay away from Lana Dixon because it is forbidden but can he convince his wolf to do it.

This book has a great story line and wonderful characters for any reader to enjoy. The author gave the characters very good interaction.

This is for any paranormal romance book lover.

Full Moon Rising - Amy Green

Called by the Bear - V. Vaughn

Captured - Amber Ella Monroe

Surrendered to the - Anna Craig

Conjuring a Wolf - Viv Michaelson

Beast - Holley Trent

Between a Wolf and a Hard Place - Annalise Nixon

A Bear of a Reputation - Ivy Sinclair

The Gathering: Killian and Lyra - Ellis Leigh

each of these stories by the author has fantastic characters and interaction with each other. The story line flow in each book is great and I enjoyed all of the stories.

This is for any paranormal romance book lover and a great addition to any library.
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334 reviews4 followers
June 9, 2015
Review for DESERT MOON
I received this as an ARC for an honest review
Twelve years ago, two young shifters caught the hint of a scent. One that was so pervasive, that neither of them was ever able to forget it, and both longed to find it once again. Fast forward twelve years. Lana has come to Arizona to bring her grandmother to Twin Moons Ranch, where she will stay with an old friend. Lana is there to get her settled and then she will return home. At least , that’s the plan. Ty Hawthorne is an Alpha in transition. He is destined to take over his pack from his father. The reins of power have slowly been shifting to TY. He brings his Aunt to the airport to pick up her friend, never expecting to find Lana there. The magnetism between the two of them is incredible. Lana is the first to realize what it is. Ty on the other hand, is fighting it with every bone in his body. He knows he has a mate out there….a destined mate. He picked up her scent twelve years ago and has never given up hope of finding her again, which is why he is fighting the attraction. The fact that she is also a Dixon, with whom his father has had a running feud with for years, certainly doesn’t help. But all that changes when danger, in the form of rogue shifters, threatens the stability of the pack and Lana. The real question is whether Ty can look beyond his father’s faults and admit what it is that he really wants.
507 reviews1 follower
June 7, 2015
GREAT SET OF FIRSTS!!!!!!
This is a fantastic set of first books in a series. I have read several of these series and loved them. I thoroughly enjoyed the ones I had not read before and will be reading more of these series. This set has a wide variety so there is something for everyone.One of my favorites is Desert Moon by Anna Lowe.I was hooked right away and couldn't put it down. Ty and Lana scented each other years ago and knew they were mates but they didn't know who each other were and couldn't find each other. They both had given up on finding their mate when Lana accompanies her Grandmother, who is moving to the ranch in Arizona. Ty and Lana recognize each other again. Ty has a lot of responsibilities and is not sure if he wants a mate or not. Lana wants him and to fight beside him. Very enjoyable read. Can't wait for the next book. READ THIS. You will love it. Patsy Sacco I would highly recommend this set to anyone who loves shifters. I received this set of books as a gift for an honest review. Patsy Sacco



Profile Image for Lynn Smith.
2,682 reviews9 followers
June 1, 2015
Working my way through the stories. Loving them so far,

Desert Moon by Anna Lowe
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Lana didn't want to go back to Arizona, but she figured she would go with her grandmother and stay a few a days then head back to the east coast. All she remembers about being here before was a scent she couldn't get out of her mind. Ty eldest son of the pack alpha and an alpha in his own right, never takes time to anything but pack business. He to is caught up with a scent from his past Love the story, Lana was a strong women. Used to taking care of herself. She didn't any man to do it for her. Hot sexy, yummy alpha Ty needed a strong women to be his mate. But between rogue shifters, pack business he tries to overlook Lana. Wonderful first book in the series.
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1,722 reviews7 followers
June 1, 2015
Just started readin this set but wow what a set I got this book for an honest review. i just LOVE Anna Lowe i read every thing of hers. I am NOT normally much of A western fan but I really loved this shifter western. It has just the right mix of mystery and troublemakers to make for an interesting story, even if there is one woman you just want to hit over the head. Lol but you will have to read to see what I mean.
Small overview:
It only took one smell of each other on the wind to change them forever even if they didn't run into each other at that time but 12 years later things have changed they have changed and live is going to get interesting lol.

Great story and I was truly caught up it. I can't wait for the next book! If you like shifters then give this story a try. I think you love it.

OK NOW what book to read next lol
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680 reviews
August 10, 2015
I received a copy of 'First Bite - Shifter Romance Boxset' in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't read all the box set yet, I'm % in.... so this is a partial review, that I'll update once I've finished each story inside.

Desert Moon
by Anna Lowe
I really enjoyed 'Desert Moon', once I started I couldn't put it down. It's a great start to what looks like it'll be an amazing series. Anna has written a tale embroiled in lust, angst, action, steam.... At times the characters made me want to throw something or even jump inside the story & shake them, but overall everything made perfect sense for them to act the way they did.
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623 reviews2 followers
October 29, 2015
10 books for less than a cup of coffee, What a bargin!

As I had expected some were the start of a series but they still managed to give enough story to get you interested in the characters, others could be read as a full standalone story.
First Bite is a great collection of shifters books, mostly about Bear or Wolves but each one ad its own unique take on Shifter Worlds.

It was a nice way to try new authors.
My favourites out of the bundle were

Called by the Bear [vol.1] - V Vaughn,
The Gathering (Killian &Lyra) - Ellis Leigh,
Desert Moon - Anna Lowe.

I would happily read more from all the authors in the collection, but these 3 had an added Wow factor for me.
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2,042 reviews64 followers
June 1, 2015
This review is for Anna Lowe´s Desert Moon -
Lana was just supposed to company her grandmother on this trip to the Arizona desert, she never expected to meet a ghost from the past.
Ty never forgot the scent he caught years before, and knows he´ll never find anything like it, so when the gorgeous shifter Lana catches his eyes, he doesn´t know how to react. She awakens things he buried deep.
PNR romance, smutty fluff and shifters in a great combo, can´t wait to read more from this world.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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1,798 reviews147 followers
June 1, 2015
Desert Moon by Anna Lowe

This book is a great start to a new series. We meet Ty and Lana, shifters who each scented their mate years ago, yet never actually met. Unknowingly, they're about to get their second chance. Of course, things can't be easy for them. I love that Lana is a strong woman as Ty needs that in a mate. Ty, an alpha, has a lot of responsibility weighing on him and Lana balances that out for him. I'm looking forward to more of the series and seeing what the future holds for this pack.

I received a free copy for an honest review.
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957 reviews7 followers
June 21, 2015
Whoa baby! There is so much to love in this bundle! To start with, I'm not one for tattoo's but it sounds like Carly is a fabulous artist. I'm looking forward to reading more in that series. Next, I love the wolves of Twin Moon Ranch. I have several of those stories already. The rest are on my wish list. I want to go to the same gathering as Killian and Lyra. Sounds like there is a whole lot of lovin' going on there. Wolf in Exile is another fabulous story. I'll be watching for the rest of the series!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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4,593 reviews22 followers
June 1, 2015
This is a boxed set of firsts in different series. They are wonderful stories. But understand some of them are cliffhangers and some are not. So I recommend them for many reasons. And as I said you will love all of these as they are interesting and keep your attention. I won't review them one by one as I don't believe in ruining the books for you but I loved them and plan on finishing the series on all. Have fun. “I received a copy of this book set in exchange for an honest review”.
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832 reviews9 followers
July 28, 2015
Awesome introduction of first story of continuing series by various authors

I love the variety of the stories presented by this boxed set. Each story has intriguing characters and situation the piqued my curiosity to read more in the series. I would love a second and third by the same authors and same series of course for convenience and for financial consideration, but will have to settle for individual books. Thanks for giving me so much enjoyment.
S. Otto
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316 reviews
June 1, 2015
I received a copy of this book for an honest review. I will update the review once I read more stories from this book.

Desert Moon by Anna Lowe. I really enjoyed reading this story. The two lead characters Ty and Lana fit well together. I love the telling of the story, and even though it was a short read it didn't feel rushed. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
5 reviews
June 2, 2015
Loved this set of books and authors.Their is something for everyone especially if you love paranormal. You'll find authors you never read before and authors you have and love like Anna Lowe (Desert Moon)! You'll find from this set many new series of books you want to read,but the stories just keep coming in this set you don't want to miss out! I was given First Bite for a honest Review.
5,704 reviews39 followers
June 2, 2015
So many amazing stories in this set. I have read and reviewed several of these before for the authors and some of the others were a first for me. I loved them all, some of them so much more then others but all of them were amazing. I really enjoyed everything and am very glad the authors asked me to review for them. I will be recommending this to all my friends to read. Amazing :)
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342 reviews3 followers
June 3, 2015
Received the bundle for an honest review. I'm already a big fan of Violet Vaughn ( Called by the Bear Clan) and Anna Lowe ( Desert Moon) books so it was a no brainer to review the book. Awesome box set of 10 stories for the paranormal lover. Great storylines each unique with romance, your alpha males and of course shifters. You won't go wrong with this one.
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1,532 reviews5 followers
June 10, 2015
I'm so thankful that I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review from the amazing Anna Lowe. This is a review of Desert Moon. This was an amazing start to what's sure to be a great series!! It was such a sweet yet seductive story. I'm eager to see what the future holds for Lana and Ty.

I'll read and review the other stories as soon as I can.
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7,445 reviews53 followers
July 2, 2015
I received an ARC of First-Bite Shifter Romance Box-Set-An-anthology of the first in a serial series from the author ,in exchange for my honest review.

WOW !!!! this book was great I loved it and can't wait for the next book i so am looking forward to reading more from V.Vaughn it was great. i highly recommend this book to everyone.
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