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Middlemarch Mates book 4
Feline shifter Leo Mitchell is the pretty brother who attracts women with ease, but he's turned picky. He suspects the mystery blonde hanging around Middlemarch is the one for him. If only he could grab the elusive female and seduce her. Oh yeah. He craves some hot, sinful lovin' with the lady in black leather. 
Assassin Isabella Black has harbored a huge crush on hunky Leo for ages. Because the timing sucked she's watched him from afar, praying another woman won't snatch the hottie away before she's free to stake a claim.
Finally the pair meet. Isabella offers her naked body but Leo counteracts with a cup of tea. Seems Leo likes to call the shots when it comes to sex. A day later they're finally dancing horizontally. It's smokin' hot, steamy, delicious--everything she's ever wanted. Isabella is ecstatic until another assassin threatens to ruin her happiness. It's life or death now. One wrong move and her secrets will destroy the Mitchells along with everything that has become dear to her...including Leo.

178 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2011

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Shelley Munro

189 books388 followers
USA Today Bestselling author, Shelley lives in Auckland, New Zealand with her husband and a rambunctious puppy.

Typical New Zealanders, Shelley and her husband left home for their big OE soon after they married (translation of New Zealand speak - big overseas experience). A year long adventure lengthened to six years of roaming the world. Enduring memories include being almost sat on by a mountain gorilla in Rwanda, lazing on white sandy beaches in India, whale watching in Alaska, searching for leprechauns in Ireland, and dealing with ghosts in an English pub.

While travel is still a big attraction, these days Shelley is most likely found in front of her computer following another love - that of writing stories of romance and adventure. Other interests include watching rugby and rugby league (strictly for research purposes), being walked by the dog, and curling up with a good book.

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1,217 reviews679 followers
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October 6, 2017
DNF @ 18%
With this quote “There were better ways of taming a woman.”
Along with the lines “I like to do my own asking” from the hero to the naked heroine.
And me:
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Kiki likes to do HER own asking and sexism can go hang itself!
Profile Image for Eva Millien.
3,115 reviews45 followers
June 11, 2020
He’s always attracted women with ease, but lately feline shifter Leo Mitchell only craves some hot, sinful lovin’ with the lady in black leather hanging around Middlemarch in this delicious paranormal romance.

She’s had a huge crush on hunky Leo for ages, but the timing sucks so assassin Isabella Black has watched him from afar and the readers can’t help but become caught in the waves of heat and excitement when this couple finally meets. The scorching chemistry threatens a heat wave of epic proportions but the relationship has one major chill against it – Isabella has a huge secret that will destroy the Mitchells which has a bit of emotional confusion happening. The characters are strong, compelling and grab readers’ attentions right from the start while the well written, fast paced and smooth flowing plot excites readers with lots of suspense, excitement and romance as the intriguing events hold the readers hostage and adrenaline pumping excitement builds as another assassin threatens Leo and Isabella’s happiness.

I have to say that I loved Isabella’s character and her shifter side is sooooo cool, refreshingly different and spices thing up quite a bit and of course, Leo is one hot and hunky feline, so I sure couldn’t put this story down until I had read every last word.
16.7k reviews154 followers
May 26, 2019
He was always with one woman or another but lately all he wants is the woman who is hiding in plain sight. She is an assassin and she has had a crush on him for so long. Will they finally get together? Will another ruin it all? See what will happen

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2,794 reviews40 followers
March 28, 2019
My Assassin (Middlemarch Shifters Book 4) by Shelley Munro My Assassin (Middlemarch Shifters Book 4)
By: Shelley Munro
"My Assassin" IS A Great Story That Doesn't Disappoint; The Series Gets Better With Each Installment
"My Assassin" IS My Mate,
And She's the Gal who's send'n ME on a Wily Chase,
All over the CountySide...
Just Trying to find another Trace O' HER Perfect Essence,
And bring Myself a Li'l Closer to Hold'n Her Near!
Alas, "My Assassin" has a Predetermined agenda,
Which at the Moment doesn't include a M.A.T.E.,
NO Matter how HOT She finds Him,
or how MUCH She's drawn to Pounce on Him...
NO, She's got a job to DO before She surrenders fully to F.A.T.E!
Even though I already owned Shelley Munro's "My Assassin (Middlemarch Shifters Book 4)," I agreed to review it as an ARC via B00|{$P®0UT for Her; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
Profile Image for Ingrid Stephanie Jordan.
1,862 reviews24 followers
March 24, 2016
Title:   MY ASSASSIN
Series: Middlemarch Shifter
Destination: Book 4, Stand Alone,
Author: Shelley Munro
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre:   #Paranormal    #Feline       #BlackPanther    #Chameleon
My Score:
         Book 10 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
     Series 100 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

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I sware everytime I read the next book it's better and better. Ms. Munro quite a writer, I love how her pen how it flows through the pages, really it's poetic. Another character that has a secret but the secret is huge, maybe not as huge as Queen but darn close. I recommend this book it is a must-read and of course I think you should get the whole series this could be a standalone but why bother read the series.
Isabella Black is an Assassin that is also a rare sort of shifter called a Chameleon. She goes to Little Town, in Middlemarch,
New Zealand where the Queen and her daughter are hiding with her new mate,
Felix Mitchell. Isabella was hired to assassinate the Queen, studying her she realized that the Queen was good, this is when Isabella changed her loyalty.
Leo Mitchell is a Feline Shifter when he smelt and spotted his mate. She left he knew he would find her again and when he did he'd mark her. I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
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3,189 reviews
March 26, 2016
Feline shifter Leo Mitchell is the pretty brother who attracts women with ease, but he’s turned picky. He suspects the mystery blonde hanging around Middlemarch is the one for him. If only he could grab the elusive female. Assassin Isabella Black has harbored a huge crush on hunky Leo for ages. Because the timing sucked she’s watched him from afar, praying another woman won’t snatch the hottie away before she’s free to stake a claim. Finally the pair meet. Isabella is ecstatic until another assassin threatens to ruin her happiness. It’s life or death now. One wrong move and her secrets will destroy the Mitchells along with everything that has become dear to her…including Leo.

The chemistry and scenes between Leo and Isabella are hot. Isabella has been alone and an assassin for so long she finds it difficult to trust or let anyone get close to her. The final assassin is still at large and she does not want her mate hurt, but not trusting him with her secrets could cause her to lose him.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
3,376 reviews28 followers
March 30, 2019
WOW This is an outstanding read!! I had to read this in once sitting I couldnt put it down. Super addictive I loved the suspense, the romance and the family bond. Absolutely brilliant.
Leo is a feline shifter and he has finally got the whiff of his mate. He thinks the hot blonde that has been seen around Middlemarch is the one for him.
Assassin Isabella Black has had a huge crush on Leo for ages. who could blame her Leo was Hot Hot Hot! But she cant do anything about it right now as she is on a mission. She hates seeing him with other woman but there is nothing she can do about it. Because the timing sucks.
But one night she cant stay away and offers herself to Leo but Leo and his cat like the chase so makes Isabella dance to his tunes.
This is a fantastic book and the storyline is brilliant super excited to read more from Shelley Munro

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2,891 reviews4 followers
March 31, 2019
Leo is a feline shifter and a playboy but now he wants his mate. He has smelled her scent at different times but it changes and disappears. He knows it’s Isabella but she keeps disappearing. Isabella is an assassin and has an assignment to keep Leo’s sisters-in-law safe and can’t tell him that it’s her job. She has secrets that she has to keep but knows Leo is hers if only he’ll wait. They finally get together and she tries to seduce him but he puts her off as he’s alpha and has to call the shots. Finally they do get together but another assassin comes and she has to move quickly to save his sister-in-law. But the assassin tells her secrets and Leo and his family know about her, will they turn against her.? And will her mate leave her too?

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1,301 reviews12 followers
April 2, 2019
A really good shifter romance.💞🦎💖💞

This is a really interesting shifter romance! 😍

Leo is a black panther shifter who has never had a problem finding women. But then he spots Isabella and can't get her off his brain because he knows she is his mate. But when they finally meet, things don't quite go the way he thinks they should and he also thinks she's only human. But she's anything but an ordinary human or shifter. She has a special talent that is unique to her rare breed that puts everything in a new light. Now they have to decide if they can handle their differences.😊💗🔥💕

It's the fourth book in the Middlemarch Shifters series but it can easily be read as a standalone, even though it does deal with characters from the rest of the series.😉❤️️

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9,298 reviews70 followers
April 4, 2019
Isabella is an assassin and she has found a mate during a time that she needs to concentrate on her job. Leo is a shifter and he knows by the scent of her that Isabella is his mate. However he is confused by her and not sure if she's playing games at his expense or if she really wants to be with him. When she tries to seduce Leo he rebuffs her saying that he is old fashioned and wants to be the one in charge. So Isabella gives in and lets him have his way. What will Leo do when he learns her secret? Will Leo leave her?

This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend it to any book lover.

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232 reviews3 followers
March 26, 2019
As with all Shelley Munro books, this book did not disappoint. Shelley is an amazing writer and this book was great to read. The story of Leo and Isabella is a love story with a bit of shifting and suspense. You can’t help but fall in love with both of these characters and I think having a man like Leo in your life is the stuff that dreams are made of. Although this book is part of a series it can be read as a stand-alone. I especially love how you get glimpses of some of the previous books as well as some of the books in the series to come, but can still enjoy this book even if you have not read the previous books. A truly enjoyable read.

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Author 124 books5 followers
March 28, 2019
After reading many shifter books I've found one that packs an unbelievable punch. Having read earlier books in this series, I didn't see this coming.

If you want romance wrapped in adventure and intrigue, with more secrets than you could imagine, read this book. The storyline is awesome. The characters are amazingly written, to make them believable and their lives enviable. Getting lost in this series has been a joy, but this book beats the rest, hands down.

I seriously want to give this incredible story 8 out of 5, an extra 3 stars for its completely original... ssssh, sorry almost gave it away. Suffice to say, I kind of enjoyed the book and would recommend it to you.

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6,531 reviews27 followers
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April 1, 2019
He knows she is his mate and that she will be the reason he ends his playboy ways but why does her scent keep changing. Leo Mitchell is a feline shifter he has scented hi mate but she keeps on changing herself disguising herself and generally disappearing what is she really up to. Isabella Black is a assassin and her current job is to protect Leo's sister she knows that he is her mate but she needs to finish this job first There will be plenty of drama and suspense before these two finally get together and prepared for some laugh out loud moments in the process. This is a great fun read that has you turning the pages as fast as you can as you know that there will be a twist and you re desperate,y trying to work out what it is
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5,456 reviews49 followers
April 10, 2019
I absolutely love all of the books in this series and this is Leo’s and Isabella’s story. Leo is a panther shifter who’s a bit of a playboy that is until he smells his mate but it keeps disappearing and then reappearing he realises that it’s Isabella. Isabella is an assassin she is there to keep Leo’s sister in law safe, she has wanted Leo for quite a while and now that she has the chance she offers herself to him but Leo knocks her back, Leo will get together with Isabella when he is ready after all he is an alpha. Another assassin turns up and Isabella will do what she has to to keep Leo’s sister in law safe but she never told anyone why she was there it was a secret. This is such an amazing story and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.
829 reviews
June 13, 2020
Not really a stand alone as the story arc begins in book 3 My Peeping Tom. Love is deadly. Ladies man and black panther shifter Leo is frustrated. He wants his mate and he wants hew now. Even more frustrating, he knows she's close but can't find her. Meanwhile he's stuck babysitting a teenage girl with a crush on him. On a weekend jaunt, he finally finds his mate - Isabella- but things don't go as he expects. He can't get a read on her, even with his feline senses. Even worse he realizes she's keeping secrets but that doesn't stop him from give her his mate mark. When Leo has to head home because of a threat to his brother's mate, Isabel la's secrets are revealed - in a way no one least of all Leo expects. Can Leo convince Isabella that love conquers all.
3,223 reviews25 followers
March 30, 2019
Isabella is a shape changing assassin but is distracted by finding her fated mate.
Shape changing assassin Isabella is a rare chameleon shifter making it possible to shift into any animal or person she wants to giving her endless disguises which come in handy with her line of work. When she encounters her fated mate cat shifter Leo Mitchell she is unsure how this is going to work out as her knows her as teenager Gina. It is dangerous for her to be distracted as she is trying to eliminate all the assassin who are coming after Leo's sister-in-law Tomasine. A Shifter romance to relax and enjoy.

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2,036 reviews3 followers
January 18, 2018
I've read a few books now by this author I have yet to come across a story that I haven't enjoyed & this was no exception. Normally I love the comedic elements to her books that was absent in this story, but the story of these characters didn't really lend it to comedy, so I didn't miss it & probably would have found it out of place if it was there. I loved the unexpected & interesting spin on the average shifter story & love being able to keep in touch with how the already matched couples are doing. Can't wait for the next in the series.
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3,167 reviews9 followers
March 11, 2019
Wow, what a tangled web Isabella has spun with her abilities she could rule the world, in my opinion. She has a heart for Middlemarch. Her profession and secrets isolate her, she seems content but her mate is hot on her....trail, lol. This is a very adventurous and sexy story, with some unique paranormal factors. As intense as the mystery is and as danger surrounds them, their support, acceptance and love for one another shines through. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
6,028 reviews45 followers
March 29, 2019
Leo finally recognizes his mate. He might have had an inkling that the blonde assassin could be his mate. Little did he realize she is the same person as Gina, ward to Tomasine - and a host of other characters.

A new shifter on the block, Isabella is an immortal Chameleon.

how can she continue to protect Tomasine, and work things out with Leo.

Green is his new favorite color!

m/f shifter / romance / action / adventure/ thriller

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441 reviews1 follower
April 2, 2019
I had read the other books in this series and I have enjoyed them all. This has great characters, romance and intrigue. She was a chaemelian shifter, which is very rare, and could shift into lots of different people and animals. She was also an assassin and was chasing down someone when she found her mate. He was confused because she kept disappearing and trying to protect his family. There were complications, but the ending was great.

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2,887 reviews
April 8, 2019
Wonderful hot shifter romance with suspense twists and turns
Isabella is a chameleon shifter, which is very rare. She can shift into lots of different people and animals.
She was also an assassin . While on job she found her mate. He is part of family she protect.
Leo, know she is his Mate. But why sometimes he doesn’t feel her?
He was confused because she kept disappearing. If he only knows..
There were complications and great ending.
Very enjoyable book. I like this series,highly recommended

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1,803 reviews12 followers
April 7, 2016
I'm really enjoying this series and like each book better than the last. I was quickly captivated by the story and couldn't put it down until I read the last page. These characters have many layers that are slowly peeled away until you get to know them. While this book can be read as a stand-alone, I recommend reading the books in order so you can get the whole story. I think you'll enjoy it more.

I received a copy of this manuscript form the author in exchange for an honest review.
2,893 reviews17 followers
April 29, 2016
I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Isabella wants to protect the woman that protected her, she didn't plan on falling in love with the woman's brother-in-law. Leo takes one look at Isabella and knows she is his mate, but has secrets that she isn't willing to share until she considers her job done. This is a fantastic book with wonderfully written, interesting characters, and plenty of twists in the plot.
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2,811 reviews4 followers
March 27, 2019
Secrets and lies....

With the web of secrets and lies she spun, Isabella should have been a spider shifter. It was refreshing to see that even though she was an assassin, she also had the ability to make her own informed choices. And then there was Leo....what can I say about Leo? What I will say is that he was perfect for Isabella and she for him.

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977 reviews2 followers
March 30, 2019
Another great read in the Middle March seires. Isabella is on the job, she is an assassin and can not take time out for mating with the cat shifter she wants.
Leo is going insane trying to find her as she evades him with her disguises while doing her job.
Join them in the chase and see if either of the catch their desire.

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5,191 reviews
March 31, 2019
Leo got it hard, his mate turned out to be a mercenary, an assasin, and.... guess what? It’s the person who had a huge crushed on him. She was right under his nose and he could not smell her. Lol. Her love fo Leo changed her and with the threat gone, they could finally find peace in their home surrounded by their family.

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6,203 reviews69 followers
March 31, 2019
Well written fast paced story with a different spin on shifters, suspence and steam

This was a fun read with a different spin on Isabella's shifter nature, and her job, and I loved it! It added great drama and fun confusion for Leo. When secrets come to light, though, there's good tension, suspense and action. This well written story kept me hooked, beginning to end and I'm really looking forward to more in the series.
6,577 reviews35 followers
April 1, 2019
A phenomenal read! The action-packed storyline is well-developed and exciting with suspense, intrigue, subterfuge, and secrets. This is an on the edge of your seat read that will have you eager for what is to come next. The chemistry between the characters is hot and off the charts; their coming together make for a very interesting read. This is a great addition to the series and comes highly recommended.

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3,411 reviews1 follower
April 3, 2019
I have read a lot of these types of books lately and honestly found this one to be refreshingly different. Her writing draws you in and keeps you involved throughout the whole story, I found myself in love with not only the characters but also the world she created. Her descriptions of the characters abilities are so involved, you can truly picture it in your mind. Their attitudes toward the events that are happening makes the story even richer.
10.8k reviews125 followers
April 3, 2019
I've read a lot of books written by Shelley Munro; she has done a great job at writing a fantastic book; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

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