Getting Wet

Shifting Crossroads #10

by Zenina Masters

Augusta wants to go to the Crossroads. At a bachelorette party for a cousin, she saw the man of her dreams, but he was on his way to wrap himself around a pole.She gets herself off to the one place she can meet a man and find out if there is another man who sends her heart pounding.Randal was filling in for one of the entertainers, and the moment he finished his set, he went in search of the woman with the sad eyes and the lush smile. He had no idea it would take him weeks, cost him every favour he was owed and take him into the lair of a very cranky cheetah, only to find out that his target had already flown the coop.One way or another, he is getting his otter and taking her home.

Genres: Shapeshifters, Paranormal, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Erotica

89 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 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

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A shy otter shifter, Augusta "Gusty", decides it's time to find a mate after an encounter with a male exotic dancer so she heads off to the Crossroads. Randal, a beaver shifter, was that dancer and he feels the same way as Gusty so he follows her to the Crossroads. Sparks fly which naturally leads to hot sex in various places. After a small incident with poachers and the local police department things move along swimmingly in the natural direction for a mated pair.

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

Sexy man stripper falls for the quiet teetotaler is not exactly a believable recipe for happily ever after. Ms Masters shows us the sexy side of the dependable, quiet and cute middle child, Augusta aka Gusty. In a family of shifters all bent on finding their mate, Gusty is left out unintentionally. She's the good little girl and the one everyone goes to for help. Because of this, her family sometimes takes her for granted without knowing it. Now, her itch to mate is activated when she spies upon a gorgeous man at a stripper club. Her family rushes to support her and she becomes the focus of everyone's attention.

Why is she at a stripper club? For her friend's bachelorette party, someone needs to keep the crazy gals in line. Stable Gusty is there to enjoy but really babysit. This is where she sees Randal. Randal is a substitute stripper, not expecting to find his mate. Once he lays eyes on her, it's all over for him.

This series is interesting. Readers don't need to read all of the books in order to understand what is going on. The series books are all standalones which revolve around this magical place called "Crossroads". It's a safe place, away from prying human eyes where shifters can freely engage in their mating dance. It's a love haven with a little bit of magically oomph. If only finding The One is that easy in real life.

The concept of this series is sweet and it works. It's romantic and yet not too overpoweringly sweet. In GETTING WET, Ms Masters incorporates some fun shifting with an otter and beaver enjoying the water. As a water lover myself, this part where the shifter animals can frolic in pond or lake is quite attractive. The characters are loveable and easy to understand.

This is an easy read with a feel good message. This paranormal romance is recommended to those who enjoy happily ever afters.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

So very happy to get Gusty's story and a little update on her sister Rayna!

Loved the beginning and the first meeting for Gusty and Randel. Way to kick it off with a bang.

While Gusty seems all sweet and shy at first, when you get to know her you find she is no pushover. I love her spunk and the undercurrents of bossiness she wields! First class operator here.

Randal is super yummy and I loved the way he tracked his girl down!! Just a touch of help from a spunky cheetah and he is on his way to the Crossroads too!

Plenty of yummy steam to keep things spicy. I am pretty sure I want a perfectly formed bed out in the woods by a lake as well. Sigh, such delicious detail!

The story is great and really sweet. I could have used a bit more conflict but it is a great little read either way. I adore this series!!

[Kelly *oh boyeee* · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved how Randall searched all over for Gusty and went to the Crossroads once he finds out she went there. The only part I didn't really understand is why there was so much push back where Randall lived because he was an occasional stripper as a favor for family. That aside, I liked this book.

[Rita · Rating 2 out of 5]

Likable characters but too short for the cost. We barely get into the story and it's over. These books are only 50-60 pages long. One to two dollars would be a fair price for that, but five is too much.

[T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun story!

[Talltree · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars!

[Pet · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the different combinations in these books. They are short and perfectly fun for bath time or just before bed reads.