Fated Over Forty: The Complete Series Collection

by Meg Ripley

Dive into a captivating world of swoon-worthy midlife shifters and relatable sassy heroines in the Fated Over Forty series, now available as a complete 11-book collection!

If you love steamy bear shifter romance with fated mates, unforgettable twists, thrilling action, laughs, and heart-melting happily ever afters, this bestselling series is your next binge-read obsession.

Book 1: Bear's Midlife Midwife
At 45, newly-single Liz relocates to a tranquil Oregon town, only to be thrust into a hidden world of bear shifters when she assists in a shocking home birth. As danger looms, she finds unexpected passion with her rugged protector.

Book 2: Bear's Midlife Baby
Jenna never imagined starting over would lead to a surprise pregnancy with a mysterious man who harbors a wild secret. Navigating newfound love and impending motherhood in her forties, she must decide if she's ready to embrace a life beyond the ordinary.

Book 3: Bear's Midlife Matchmaker
After hosting a speed dating event, relationship therapist Carrie is captivated by Pax, a soulful-eyed carpenter with a hidden bear side. Their connection deepens, but secrets threaten their budding romance.

Book 4: Bear's Midlife Second Chance
Returning home to care for her aging shifter parents, Rebecca rekindles a past love with a firefighter. As old flames reignite, she uncovers truths that challenge her understanding of family and destiny.

Book 5: Bear's Midlife Psychic
An introverted psychic medium enjoys her quiet life until a skeptic firefighter seeks her help. Their collaboration unveils a world of shifters and ignites a passion that defies the supernatural challenges they face.

Book 6: Dragon's Midlife Soulmate
After a tumultuous divorce at 48, Lisa is ready for a new chapter. Meeting a dragon shifter reveals a connection that transcends lifetimes, challenging her to embrace a love as fiery as his true form.

Book 7: Bear's Midlife Surrogate
At 41, Amy never imagined becoming a surrogate. As she helps Evan fulfill his dream of fatherhood, unexpected emotions and undeniable chemistry lead them toward a shared future.

Book 8: Bear's Midlife Witch
A widowed witch is raising two half-shifter teenagers when Drew enters her life. But with his bad boy looks and mischievous smile, she knows he’ll be nothing but trouble—especially when she hears he’s a bear shifter like her late husband.

Book 9: Cursed Midlife Bear
At 40, getting divorced was nowhere on Michelle’s radar. Neither was getting pregnant with a cursed bear shifter’s baby.

Book 10: Next Door Midlife Bear
Seeking a midlife reboot, Tricia moves to a new town, only to find herself neighbors with the police chief who’s not just a single dad, but a bear shifter. Their proximity leads to a slow-burn romance filled with humor, healing, and heart.

Book 11: Bear's Midlife Christmas
When Tara’s high school sweetheart reappears after 26 years, old feelings resurface. As they rekindle their romance, she discovers his secret bear identity and faces dangers from his past, challenging their chance at a holly, jolly Christmas.

WARNING! Readers 18+ only.

Genres: Audiobook

1769 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 28, 2024

About the author

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Meg Ripley is an author of steamy shifter romances. A Seattle native who’s relocated to New England, she can often be found whipping up her next tale curled up in a local coffee house with a cappuccino and her laptop.

Reviews

[kymagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot and steamy collection of shifter romances, exploring love, resilience, connection, rediscovery, family, and second chances. Each tale features strong, mature characters finding their second chance at life and love, woven into a world of shifters, proving that it’s never too late to find your place or your person. Contains 11 books from the series, but does not include the prequel, "Alpha's Midlife Baby."

Bear's Midlife Midwife:

Story: Liz, a strong and independent woman, is living her life after a divorce and starting a new career path as a midwife and Reiki healer. One night, Tyler, a bear shifter and the beta of his clan, urgently seeks her help when his sister-in-law faces complications during childbirth. Liz assists and witnesses the birth of a bear cub instead of a human baby, discovering the secret of the shapeshifting bear people. The clan wants to keep their existence hidden, and some members become a threat to Liz's life. Tyler, feeling responsible for Liz's safety, becomes her bodyguard and they grow closer while living together under the same roof. However, Tyler pushes her away, carrying the weight of his past and resisting their bond. Despite their attraction and the undeniable connection between them, they both struggle to accept their fate and embark on a relationship. As danger looms, Tyler must protect Liz from those who want to silence her, and Liz must learn to open her heart and overcome the challenges they face together.

Audio: The pacing of the narrator, D.C. Cole, was fine, good annunciation, though sometimes words seemed to go soft at the end. The narrator did a good job with voicing different male voices, but I rarely am happy when a male narrator is used to voice female characters' dialogue and this was no exception.


Bear's Midlife Baby:

Story: Jenna (h45) moves to a new town after a breakup to start a new life and open her own business. On New Year's Eve, she meets Chase (H35) and they have a passionate night together, but the next morning, Jenna leaves before Chase returns, assuming he's not interested in her. To her surprise, Jenna discovers that she's pregnant, and even more shockingly, she learns that Chase is a bear shifter. When she meets Chase again for a business meeting, she mistakenly believes he's involved with another woman and decides to keep her pregnancy a secret. Meanwhile, Chase is determined to pursue a relationship with Jenna and build his dream brewery, but his ex keeps interfering. Misunderstandings and insecurities threaten to keep them apart, and Jenna worries about the pregnancy and Chase being a shifter. Lovely OWYM shifter, fated mates, secret baby romance with plenty of heat and relationship angst.

Audio: The pacing of the narrator was fine, good annunciation, though sometimes words seemed to go soft at times. The narrator, D.C. Cole, did a good job with voicing different male voices, but I prefer when a female narrator is used to voice female characters' dialogue, and this was no exception.


Bear's Midlife Matchmaker:

Story: Newly divorced and navigating life as an empty nester, Carrie (h) is ready for a fresh start and she's swapped the bustle of city life for the charm of small-town Carlton, Oregon. Hosting a Valentine’s Day speed dating event seemed like a perfect way to promote her therapy practice, until she meets Pax (H), who sparks a connection Carrie wasn’t expecting. As a bear shifter from a close-knit clan, Pax has big secrets and has spent years avoiding complications, especially romantic ones. But Carrie’s warmth and strength prove irresistible, drawing him to her even as a dangerous feud with a rival clan threatens to unravel everything. When their worlds collide in a battle of survival, Carrie discovers the truth about Pax and has to face her fears about trust and the unknown, even as Pax struggles with his feelings of rejection and the challenges of blending his shifter life with his love for a human. Hot and steamy midlife bear shifter, second chance romance, exploring unexpected love, new beginnings, vulnerabilities, commitment, forgiveness, courage, acceptance, and overcoming differences.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with Pax and other male voices, and a good job with Carrie's voice - I personally prefer a female narrator is used to voice female voices. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.


Bear's Midlife Second Chance:

Story: Single mother Rebecca's (h) life is anything but simple when she returns to her small hometown of Carlton, Oregon, to care for her aging parents, manage their confectionery shop, and guide her teenage daughter, Madison. The last thing she expected was to cross paths with Dean (H), her high school sweetheart, who now leads a clan of shifters, whose charm is only rivaled by the secrets he keeps, including that he's a bear shifter. When Rebecca’s long-buried shifter nature is revealed in a moment of danger, she’s forced to face a side of herself she never knew existed. With Dean’s patient guidance, she learns to navigate her new reality, all while juggling family, business, and the challenges of small-town life. As old flames reignite and Rebecca steps into her true identity, she and Dean have to overcome rivalries, personal doubts, and their past. Hot and steamy fated mates, bear shifter romance, exploring love, connection, transformation, second chances, self-discovery, forgiveness, unity, and belonging.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with Dean and other male voices, and a good job with Rebecca's voice - I personally prefer a female narrator is used to voice female voices. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.


Bear's Midlife Psychic:

Story: Kelly (h) never expected her quiet life as a psychic medium to lead to anything extraordinary. But when firefighter and single father, to teenagers Chloe and Parker, Hugh (H) seeks her help to uncover the truth about a deadly fire, Kelly’s world is turned upside down. Her gift becomes the key to uncovering the truth about a mysterious fire that claimed the life of Hugh’s friend, Daniel, while drawing her closer to the brooding, protective Hugh and his complicated world. As Kelly and Hugh delve into secrets that threaten to unravel their lives, they have to face the undeniable connection between them. With hostile rival clans, the challenge of blending their lives and families, and Hugh’s bear shifter identity looming in the background, Kelly has to decide if she’s ready to embrace not only her abilities but a relationship with Hugh. Hot and steamy midlife, bear shifter romance, exploring love, connection, second chances, supernatural intrigue, belonging, resilience, support, and healing.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with Hugh and other male voices, and a good job with Kelly and other female voices - I personally prefer a duet style where a male narrator and female narrator are used. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.


Dragon's Midlife Soulmate:

Story: Recently divorced and looking for a fresh start, Lisa (h) is ready to start over and she settles into the small town of Carlton, Oregon, hoping for a quiet, independent life. But everything changes when she meets August (H), the town’s fire chief with an air of mystery and a past he’s kept buried for centuries. August, a dragon shifter haunted by the loss of his clan and mate, never expected to feel love again. Yet something about Lisa awakens his dragon and a connection he thought was lost forever. When Lisa uncovers a shocking truth about her past life, their bond deepens, but it also brings danger as old enemies resurface with vengeance on their minds. As August and Lisa navigate love, loss, and the challenges of blending two worlds, they have to decide if their bond is strong enough to overcome the forces working against them. Hot and steamy fated mates, dragon shifter romance, exploring rediscovered love, connection, second chances, insecurities, healing, solace, hope, and family.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with August and other male voices, and a good job with Lisa's voice - I personally prefer a female narrator is used to voice female voices. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.


Bear's Midlife Surrogate:

Story: Bear shifter Amy (h41) dreams of starting a food truck business and responds to an ad seeking a surrogate after her ex-husband's reckless behavior leaves her burdened with financial struggles. Evan (H), a bear shifter in his mid-40s who hasn't found his mate, places an ad seeking a surrogate to fulfill his dream of having a cub. When they meet, the unexpected happens – Amy and Evan discover that they are fated mates. Despite Amy's initial reluctance to the idea of a committed relationship due to her focus on independence and her food truck dreams, she agrees to be Evan's surrogate for the financial support it offers. As Amy's pregnancy progresses and she works on her food truck, they navigate challenges, including threats from a shady character in the food truck community. Amy and Evan's story unfolds with a mix of steamy shifter love scenes, romance, humor, danger, and the struggle to balance personal dreams and newfound love. Amy's journey from a difficult past to a hopeful future, combined with Evan's determination to protect his newfound family, creates a tale of love, independence, and unexpected joy. Hot and steamy midlife, fated mates, bear shifters romance with plenty of challenges and struggles as Amy and Evan reach for their HEA.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with Evan and other male voices, and a good job with Amy's voice - I personally prefer a female narrator is used to voice female voices. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.


Bear's Midlife Witch:

Story: Shannon (h), a widowed witch, moves to Carlton with her two half-breed teenagers to live with her eccentric aunt. Struggling to make ends meet, she lands a job as a waitress at The Warehouse, where she meets Drew (H), the head chef, and a fellow single parent. Despite their instant attraction, Shannon is wary of Drew's bad boy image and discovers he's a bear shifter like her late husband. When she uncovers a connection between Drew and her husband's death, tensions rise. However, the situation takes a surprising turn when Shannon's supposedly deceased husband shows up alive with a new family. As secrets unravel and pasts collide, Shannon and Drew must navigate trust, betrayal, and newfound revelations to forge a future together. Hot and steamy witch-bear shifter, later in life, fated mates romance about resilience, overcoming challenges, and the complexities of family dynamics in the midst of magical upheaval.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with Drew and other male voices, and a good job with Shannon’s voice - I personally prefer a female narrator is used to voice female voices. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.


Cursed Midlife Bear:

Story: After her divorce, Michelle (h) moves to a new town, Carlton, to start afresh as a middle school teacher. Celebrating her newfound freedom, Michelle ends up arrested for mooning patrons at a winery after a wild night. The arresting officer, Landon (H), is unexpectedly kind, taking care of her and later driving her home. An unexpected connection sparks between them, leading to a passionate encounter, which results in Michelle getting pregnant at the age of 40. However, Landon is not just any local law enforcement officer, he is also a bear shifter, and his family has been cursed for generations. This curse poses a significant threat to their unborn child, who might turn feral upon their first shift, a fate that Landon's brother has suffered. As Michelle navigates her new life, the reality of shifters, curses, and hidden dangers unfold, bringing complexities to her relationship with Landon. Together, they must confront his family's past, deal with a feral relative, and seek a way to break the curse that looms over their future. Hot and steamy bear shifter romance weaving together midlife transformations, supernatural challenges, new beginnings, family, humor, and finding love.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with Landon and other male voices, and a good job with Michelle and other female voices - I personally prefer a duet style where a male narrator and female narrator are used. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.


Next Door Midlife Bear:

Story: Tricia (h) inherits a rundown farmhouse with a pumpkin patch in the small town of Carlton and sees it as a chance for a fresh start, though she worries about the challenge of restoring the farmhouse and managing the pumpkin crop. Soon after moving in, Tricia meets her neighbor, Duke (H), a widowed police chief with a mysterious aura, and finds herself drawn to him, as he is to her. However, Tricia quickly learns that Duke's life is filled with responsibilities as the father of three young children, Mason, Mia, and Oliver, and as the town’s protector. As Tricia and Duke grow closer, Tricia finds herself entangled in a dangerous feud between two rival clans, the Thompsons and the Johnstons, and when Tricia refuses to sell, her life is in danger, and Duke will have to come to her aid. The generations-long feud takes on new meaning when Tricia discovers that Duke and the other members of his clan are bear shifters, shattering her understanding of the world. As the threats against her escalate, Tricia must decide whether to stay and fight for her new home or return to the safety of her old life. Hot and steamy midlife, bear shifter romance, exploring love, loyalty, danger, new beginnings, found family, community and finding a place where you truly belong, even if it’s not where you expected.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with Duke and other male voices, and a good job with Tricia's voice - I personally prefer a female narrator is used to voice female voices. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.


Bear's Midlife Christmas:

Story: Tara (h) moves to the small town of Carlton for a fresh start as she focuses on making a success of her late aunt's winery and rebuilding her life after a failed marriage. But she finds herself full of unresolved emotions when her high school crush, Corey (H), who mysteriously disappeared years ago, comes back into her life. Corey isn’t just the one who got away—he’s a bear shifter with a dark past, one that includes years spent under a curse that forced him into a feral existence. As the Christmas season unfolds, Tara and Corey are drawn back to one another, but their rekindled romance is far from simple. Corey’s return brings old secrets, dangerous enemies, and the revelation of a world Tara never knew existed. Faced with the truth about Corey’s shifter nature and the violence he was forced to commit, Tara must decide if she can accept the man—and bear—Corey has become. Christmastime second-chance shifter romance, exploring love, forgiveness, family, and the courage to embrace the unexpected.

Audio: Narrator D.C. Cole does a great job with Corey and other male voices, and a good job with Tara's voice - I personally prefer a duet style where a male narrator and female narrator are used.. The audio quality is good and there were no issues.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bargain box set, containing all the Fated Over Forty series of books. I read each of these individually when they were first released and thoroughly enjoyed them. Each one is easy to read as a standalone, although they are interlinked.
Bear's Midlife Midwife - Emergency middle of the night midwife call out. Birth like no other she’d experienced. Some don’t believe she can keep the secrets that need to be kept. Danger ensues.
Bear's Midlife Baby - Jenna and Chase have a scorching night together at New Year. She thinks she’s too old for him and leaves. They cross paths again professionally and their interactions are so well written that their mutual respect, admiration and growing attraction are obvious.
Bear's Midlife Matchmaker - Speed Dating event – Pax decides the only one he wants to see again is Carrie, the host. She’s starting over in a new town and doesn’t want to rush into anything. Bear's Midlife Second Chance - Rebecca is back in her home town to help her aging parents and encounters Dean, her first love who she left behind years before. Can she resist the feelings that rear up within her, still there despite the years and her knowing his secret?
Bear's Midlife Psychic - Kelly has such a burden of responsibility knowing that dead are talking to her, but rarely being believed. Hugh is consumed by the death of his friend and fellow firefighter Daniel and reaches out to Kelly for help.
Dragon's Midlife Soulmate - Fireman August feels something familiar when he meets the new paramedic Lisa. Something he thought was impossible and had been lost many, many years before.
Bear's Midlife Surrogate - Evan has decided it’s time for him to have a child and chooses Amy as his surrogate. When they meet, he realises she is his fated mate, but she’s not interested.
Bear's Midlife Witch – this is packed with interesting characters & drama. Widow starting over again finding job in local bar, massive sparks with the chef.
Cursed Midlife Bear - Beginning of this book made me laugh so much. What a first meeting! Next Door Midlife Bear - Loved meeting Tricia – a strong single woman who has upended her life to live and work at the pumpkin farm she inherited from her aunt. Her first glimpse of her next- door neighbour Duke is, ahem, interesting! Bear's Midlife Christmas - Tara has inherited a winery from her Aunt and is busy improving the business and creating a new life for herself when Cory, her teenage love reappears.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook Review

Narration: ★★★★ ½ 4.5/5
Overall: ★★★★ 4/5
Spice Rating: 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ ½ 3.5/5

Okay, let’s start with the vibe — fated mates, shifters, midlife heroines who know exactly who they are (or are figuring it out on their own terms), and lots of second chances? YES PLEASE. This series grabbed me right away with its charm, sass, and finally some grown-up romance that doesn’t revolve around twenty-somethings in fake coffee shops. Also: bear shifters. A lot of bear shifters. And one spicy dragon.

This 11-book collection follows a cast of fiercely independent, over-forty heroines who stumble into the world of shifters, fate, and unexpected love. Each book features a different couple (yay, no cliffhangers!) with cozy small-town vibes, supernatural surprises, and that beloved fated-mates connection. You’ll meet midwives, witches, psychics, matchmakers, and more. Some are diving back into dating post-divorce, others find themselves pregnant after a one-night stand, and all of them are trying to balance their very real lives with their very new magical ones.

Standout Book: Cursed Midlife Bear
One Night Stand + Surprise Pregnancy + a multigenerational curse = SO much emotional weight and tension. This one just hits different. The stakes feel higher, the romance is sweeter (and hotter), and the supernatural twist is so well done. Absolutely 5 stars for this one.

D.C. Cole? Honestly, crushed it. His range between male and female characters was surprisingly solid, and he has a way of delivering emotional beats that actually land. His voice is warm, clear, and feels age-appropriate for the storylines.

Would I Recommend It?
Absolutely—especially if you’re tired of stories where women “peak” in their 20s. These stories feel like cozy paranormal romance with a shot of whiskey. Binge-worthy, comforting, with just enough spice to make things interesting. If you like shifter romance and midlife empowerment? Download this one.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

For book 1, Bear's Midlife Midwife, these are my thoughts: Tyler stays away from his home mostly because he feels guilty. Liz is changing herself and her whole life and ready to be happy and content. She doesn't realize that helping Tyler will change her life. I like both main characters but as usual they each earn a thump or two to their heads for being stubborn and uncommunicative. I like the family. The writing style is good. I prefer more than one voice on my audiobooks but did not let this take away from my enjoyment. I've listened to the audio twice and read the story once. I truly enjoy this series. It has great world building.

Bear's Midlife Baby: I like that Jenna, the older woman, was strong and independent. I like that she was ambitious and hardworking. I like that Chase wanted more out of his life. Their attraction was immediate and intense. The miscommunication was dragged out, but when it came out, the timing felt right. The angst is mid level. The steam is nicely done. The spice is fairly low level. The story is interesting. 4.5 Stars

Bear's Midlife Matchmaker: I love that Carrie has moved to a new city and decided to start over but keeping her existing business and expanding it with clients from the new town. She is brave. She is strong. She becomes a risk taker. It is realistic that she has anxious episodes thinking she is an imposter in her career. I love how Pax knows he wants to settle down. I feel the emotion in his uncertainty about finding the right person. I love his connection to his clan and to his skills both as a logger and as a skilled carpenter or wood worker. I love how he and Carrie connect immediately. They suffer from that age old affliction of does he? Does she? I love their journey. The writing style is easy and comforting. The audio version is soothing. This book and its audio is well done all the way around.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Narration Review- the narrator has a really nice acting style and does both male and female voices very well. Definitely clear and easy to understand.
Story review- this is a solid collection and very much worth spending a credit on. There are eleven books in which the main romantic characters are both over the age of forty and are fated mates. All of the books are very good, with characters who are easy to relate to (especially if, like me, you are over forty, and believe me, it’s wonderful to have representation).
The book that really stands out to me is CURSED MIDLIFE BEAR. That is a five-star book with the tropes of One Night Stand and Surprise Pregnancy. The characters must figure out how to break a multi-generational curse to save their baby’s future. I liked that one especially, but I enjoyed all of the books in this collection.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[JLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you adore fated mates and heart-melting happily ever afters, this series is your next binge obsession.

Books included:

Book 1: Bear's Midlife Midwife

Book 2: Bear's Midlife Baby

Book 3: Bear's Midlife Matchmaker

Book 4: Bear's Midlife Second Chance

Book 5: Bear's Midlife Psychic

Book 6: Dragon's Midlife Soulmate

Book 7: Bear's Midlife Surrogate

Book 8: Bear's Midlife Witch

Book 9: Cursed Midlife Bear

Book 10: Next Door Midlife Bear

Book 11: Bear's Midlife Christmas

Loved every audiobook. In this section all the books have relatively the same to narrators so you know what you're expecting when you listen to the stories. Love the books and the audiobook makes it better when you're on the road. Cuz let's face it you can't read a book and drive at the same time!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing narration from D C Cole who brings the characters, angst, drama and amazing characters to your ears.

This is amazing collection of books in one box set. Hot shifter romances, that show family, love, second chances and steam. What I love is the characters are over 40 and are very strong. Each story is a stand alone and pull you in.

If you want hot shifter romances, with drama and family this box set is for you.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[LizJ. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome collection of midlife sexy shifter romances with strong female leads and the alpha males who love them. Meg Ripley constructs wonderful tales of love, family, hardships and triumphs. Each of the stories are standalone and don’t need to be read/listened to in any particular order. The narrator D.C. Cole as always does an excellent job voicing the different characters and bringing them to life. I have read/listened to a lot of books by this author and highly recommend reading her books.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing narration from D C Cole who brings the characters, angst, drama and amazing characters to your ears.

This is amazing collection of books in one box set. Hot shifter romances, that show family, love, second chances and steam. What I love is the characters are over 40 and are very strong. Each story is a stand alone and pull you in.

If you want hot shifter romances, with drama and family this box set is for you.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fated Over Forty follows a clan of bear shifters that find their mates later in life. There's plenty of drama, danger, action, adventure, sexy bear shifters, strong sassy women, steam fated mates, and HEA. The audiobook for this collection is done very well and is narrated by D.C. Cole. I love listening to his soothing voice as he narrates this audiobook.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the right amount of naughty and nice

I enjoyed this series a lot! I have gotten into "midlife" stories lately since I can identify with them more. I love a good second chance story. Each book has the right amount of sweetness with a tasty bit of spice to go with it. It has all of the elements to a good story, heat between lovers, a touch of danger and happy endings. I look forward to reading more from Meg Ripley!

[Smutasaurus Rex · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible! The writing style is very pg-13, very few spice scenes, and written from a weird pov, like 3rd person. Grammatical and factual errors. I made it to the end of book 2 before I DNF'D this series. I appreciate the authors attempt to write for a mature audience, but the writing style needs a LOT of improvement! Very short stories tho if you like that. each book seems to be under 20 chapters.

[Genoveva · Rating 4 out of 5]

First i love that fact that the MC in these stories are above the age of 40. Hearing stories where life doesn't end because they reached 40 and are forgotten lol. warmed my heart. Then on top of that you add the fantasy aspect with shifters and witches OMG yes this was so entertaining.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Summer Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not only are these books cohesive within the world building but they are great standalone books. Each book though in the series and within its created world but each has a level of detachment so the reader isn't completely lost if they go out of order or cherry pick them. I recommend Meg's books all the time.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a copy of the audiobook upon leaving an honest review.

There are a lot of books but I must say that if shifters and fated mates is your jam, then this is a home run! It’s easy going, sweet stories of nice MCs.

There are definitely varied scores above the line but overall it’s a solid 4!

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fated over Forty: The Complete Series Collection, if you are going to listen to this collection give yourself about 10 days as it is about 54 hours long. I enjoyed listening to the eleven different stories in this great collection. They are all worth listening to as each couple couple in their 40's work towards their happy ending. I enjoyed listening to D.C. Cole narrate these stories.

[CMLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve enjoyed reading this series but having it come to life in audio and all in one place, it’s perfect. Each story keeps you interested and the narrator does an amazing job of giving each character their own voice.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many Stories and Comp!ications

Love these tales of bear shifters and their special ones. The journey is windy (many potholes) but determination and love find a way.

[Ayanna✨🌊🐚✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved all of them

I loved all the books! I like how you can read the boxes set or just do individual. It allowed me to just continue to binge nonstop

[Marilynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reads!

I enjoyed every story and how well they were connected to the next one. The characters (especially the kids) were depicted very well!

[H Fiercely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cozy stories

Each story had its own plot and nothing felt over used or repeated. Great plot lines, believable characters and fabulous heart throbs.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

This series is da bomb! once I started reading, I couldn't stop. The guys were all handsome in their own way. The women were diverse and strong in their own right.

[Esther Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

Over forty

Being over forty lends some drama when finding a mate. Some surprises in small packages complicate the process. Quite a collection related to the Thompson clan

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc review. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.This box set you will enjoy each character as the meet their mates through ups and downs.