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Shifting Crossroads #8
Ocelot of Trouble
Mina is a walking disaster. Any man who dates her ends up with some minor or major trouble in his life, body or vehicle. Her community bands together to send her to the Crossroads in an effort to find her a mate far away from the human world.Robar is sent to the Crossroads by his matriarchal grandmother who demands a proper match for her grandson. He has a plan to cheat the system, but fate shorts out the most carefully laid plans when he is transported.Together, they run, frolic and he ends up wearing her drinks. What more could you want of a first date?
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2013
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Zenina Masters
83 books176 followersZenina Masters was born in Canada and lives in Canada. She has a regular job and does nothing particularly exciting with her life. She enjoys fishing, silence and the ability to pick and choose friends she can trust. Life is too short to watch your back all the time.
Her writing life is a teeny bit of escapism, she would probably chicken out if confronted by three naked men and looks forward to one day finding out.
Email: zenina@zeninamasters.com
Zenina also writes as Viola Grace.
Her writing life is a teeny bit of escapism, she would probably chicken out if confronted by three naked men and looks forward to one day finding out.
Email: zenina@zeninamasters.com
Zenina also writes as Viola Grace.
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August 24, 2014
A constant klutz and danger to all men, Mina is doomed to live a life all by herself. Every man who is interested in her ends up hurt. Mina is so much trouble, when her family sends her off to Crossroads, all her ex-boyfriends help to raise the funds for her stay. This is probably the most humiliating day in her life as everyone tries hard to make her go away.
Mina's visit at the Crossroads starts out not much better than at home. Men interested in her fare no better. Lucky for her, the Crossroad workers realize there is something wrong with Mina and it isn't her fault. This bit of twist is amusing. How often have we wished for someone who rejected us to have terrible things befall them? Mina may not have deserved her condition, yet it doesn't stop it from existing. Fortunately for her, the man who falls for her won't give up.
Robar is the opposite of Mina. He attracts women to him like bees to flowers. He's rich and loves to try out the latest flavour of the day. Most of the women just want him for his money. When he's forced to go to Crossroads to find a mate for life, he's horrified. Tied down to one woman when there are so many to sample? This is his worst nightmare.
Ms. Masters writes unique characters. Even after reading many of the books in this series, her characters are amazingly different. They all have different problems and challenges. The one thing they have in common is finding a mate at Crossroads. This magical place is a woman's fantasy because it brings true love together without fail. This is place where only the truth is revealed and love can emerge. Another fun and delightful story with two seemingly different people coming together. Recommended for romance readers who love when a playboy is done sowing his oats.
*provided by Manic Readers
Mina's visit at the Crossroads starts out not much better than at home. Men interested in her fare no better. Lucky for her, the Crossroad workers realize there is something wrong with Mina and it isn't her fault. This bit of twist is amusing. How often have we wished for someone who rejected us to have terrible things befall them? Mina may not have deserved her condition, yet it doesn't stop it from existing. Fortunately for her, the man who falls for her won't give up.
Robar is the opposite of Mina. He attracts women to him like bees to flowers. He's rich and loves to try out the latest flavour of the day. Most of the women just want him for his money. When he's forced to go to Crossroads to find a mate for life, he's horrified. Tied down to one woman when there are so many to sample? This is his worst nightmare.
Ms. Masters writes unique characters. Even after reading many of the books in this series, her characters are amazingly different. They all have different problems and challenges. The one thing they have in common is finding a mate at Crossroads. This magical place is a woman's fantasy because it brings true love together without fail. This is place where only the truth is revealed and love can emerge. Another fun and delightful story with two seemingly different people coming together. Recommended for romance readers who love when a playboy is done sowing his oats.
*provided by Manic Readers
October 3, 2014
Another delightful story in the series. Some intriguing concepts added with the curse and a possible Mage shifter mixing.
Mina is so sweet, how can you resist her! Robar is a charming playboy who can not resist the playful kitty. I love the way they compliment each other. Things move quickly, but when it's right, it's right. I loved the explanations of the Crossroads bring shifters back to instinct.
Some very delicious smexy scenes here!! One had me sighing and panting!! Oh heck yeah!!! The sensual seduction is just as yummy as the hot and heavy window scene.
Everything about this series is great. The story this time has a touch more depth and could have been expanded, but I want every book in this series longer!! Lol
Mina is so sweet, how can you resist her! Robar is a charming playboy who can not resist the playful kitty. I love the way they compliment each other. Things move quickly, but when it's right, it's right. I loved the explanations of the Crossroads bring shifters back to instinct.
Some very delicious smexy scenes here!! One had me sighing and panting!! Oh heck yeah!!! The sensual seduction is just as yummy as the hot and heavy window scene.
Everything about this series is great. The story this time has a touch more depth and could have been expanded, but I want every book in this series longer!! Lol
October 21, 2022
Fun, insta book with unusual shifters. Well worth reading.
November 10, 2013
3.5 Stars
I was amused and endeared to Mina because of status as a walking disaster. I enjoyed that she came from such a tight knit community that they all got together to send her to Crossroads to try and help her find her perfect mate.
Robar meets Mina when he ends up wearing not one but two of her drinks, and later when they meet in their animal forms they hit it off. Every time they meet in their human forms some sort of disaster happens to Robar just by being in her presence. It was interesting to see them work to overcome her curse and work together to actually be together.
I enjoy the Crossroads aspect because it’s a moment out of time where love can just exist without the issues of being different animal species when shifted or family issues coming into play. I also enjoyed that the author allowed a glimpse of how things will go in the real human world. It gave a bit of reality to the story that I enjoyed.
Reviewed by Sheri for Cocktails and Books
I was amused and endeared to Mina because of status as a walking disaster. I enjoyed that she came from such a tight knit community that they all got together to send her to Crossroads to try and help her find her perfect mate.
Robar meets Mina when he ends up wearing not one but two of her drinks, and later when they meet in their animal forms they hit it off. Every time they meet in their human forms some sort of disaster happens to Robar just by being in her presence. It was interesting to see them work to overcome her curse and work together to actually be together.
I enjoy the Crossroads aspect because it’s a moment out of time where love can just exist without the issues of being different animal species when shifted or family issues coming into play. I also enjoyed that the author allowed a glimpse of how things will go in the real human world. It gave a bit of reality to the story that I enjoyed.
Reviewed by Sheri for Cocktails and Books
January 10, 2016
New animal pairings and a little introduction to Mages and curses. Brief sightings of some series regulars. I thought the fun playful scenes between their Ocelot and Fox forms was a nice touch and picturing an ocelot pouncing on a foxes fluffy tail made me smile. Even with a mage curse there was no extreme drama but there was some good sex. Another winner. :)
January 12, 2015
Re-read 9/1/15
July 12, 2021
Hero is a player. Essentially unlikeable.
January 23, 2016
nothing more to say!
September 13, 2017
Good book
I only wish Zenina stories were longer. I enjoy the crossroads stories immensely. I can't wIt for the next book.
I only wish Zenina stories were longer. I enjoy the crossroads stories immensely. I can't wIt for the next book.
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