Little Prick

Shifting Crossroads #9

by Zenina Masters

Pansy is desperate. She is the only porcupine in a family of wolves, and her body is bound tightly to the local area with wild magic. All in all, she isn’t prime dating material.When her fae godmother sends her to the Crossroads and makes special arrangements for her, she wasn’t sure what to expect, but a full-on Cinderella-style makeover wasn’t it.Arriving at the Crossroads is a problem, the wild magic in her system literally blew the roof off the Meditation Centre and that is only the beginning of Pansy’s problems.Axander headed to the Crossroads when he couldn’t find the woman for him back at home, but travelling to the shifters’ dating dimension, he finds that the woman he wanted was in front of him the whole time. She was just protected by scent-masking engine oil and an entire pack of wolves.

Genres: Romance, Shapeshifters, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Magic, Novella

97 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2013

About the author

Zenina 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.

Reviews

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 3 out of 5]

Porcupine and honey badger shifters, what is the paranormal romance world coming to? Can it get any more ridiculous with these oddball shifters? Not sure what to expect, this reader examined this book with an eye searching for ludicrous writing. Instead of silliness, the story completely captured my attention. Why haven't I read this series earlier? I just started reading this series at book 9? Obviously, I've been missing out.

Pansy is a porcupine shifter in a family of wolf shifters. The reason why she is completely different is quite a moving story. In a very short time, Ms Masters creates an easy to understand world of shifters, fae and the mating call. The characters are adorable. The story is smooth and tightly written. It can also be read as a standalone. Each of these books in the series can be read by itself and in any order. The only common thread is this "Crossroads" place where shifters getting serious about finding a mate will visit.

This story does include a little sex. What really makes this story is the idea of family bonds. What an entire family sacrifices in order to protect one of their own is very sweet.

Ms Master also includes her quirky sense of humor. I wish I could produce porcupine quills as easily as Pansy does. She uses those to her benefit in ways I find very interesting. This happily ever after romance is recommended to shifter lovers who are tired of the regular standby animals and want something different.

[Pet · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I enjoyed the story and the touches of fae added to it, I couldn’t get past the fact that her mate only really noticed her after she had a makeover, make up, hair color change, high heels, it’s shallow and doesn’t really say much for the whole soul mate thing.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book for the Crossroads series.

This book had more story and build up before going to the Crossroads. It is really Pansy's story and transformation. I loved her and was very excited for her to find her mate. There was a lot going on in the backstory but it was handled nicely. You were able to get a feel for her struggle.

At first I was unsure if Axander even deserved her. He came off as self centered but I was very happy to see a difference in him at the Crossroads.

It was lovely seeing Pansy meet all the denizens of the little town. It was rather like visiting with old friends for the fans of this series. A delightful treat!

The steam was a long time coming but oh so worth it when it arrived!!! Such yummy action and great variety.

I really enjoy this series and can not wait for more! It is the highlight at the beginning of each new month! I just wish they could be a touch longer and more involved. You can never get enough of something you truly enjoy!!!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pansy is a Porcupine born into a Wolf family. She has known Axander (Honey Badger) for years but it took a trip to the Crossroads and some magical hijinks for them to discover that their mate had been there all along. Fairies are added into the mix with a literal Fairy Godmother. Another good installment in the Shifting Crossroads series.

[T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just re-read this and it's really a 4.5.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

a light read. I have read a few of here others in the series. Not much body.

[Kelly *oh boyeee* · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars. It was a good book, but I think the romance in this one was a little too pat. Still enjoyable and I will keep reading this series. I am enjoying it quite a bit.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this whole series!

[Rita · Rating 2 out of 5]

slightly more involved story. I wish these were a bit longer, for the amount they cost.

[Royce I. Alden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good stuff

Honey badger meets porcupine, makes beaver sad. I nominate t-shirt shirt moment for "She is a fairy tale princess on her regular day off." I wanna order one, ' k?