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Camp Pounce: A Rare and A Unknown World
Camp Pounce is a holiday centered big cat shifter, why choose paranormal romance novella. If you don’t like lots of sexy men willing to do anything for one woman this isn’t for you. Sally Ann Washington's life has gone through major upheaval and she just spent a nail biting, cringe worthy Thanksgiving with her littermate's new extended pride. What she wants for the rest of her holidays is to find a little peace and quiet and maybe a little love between the pages of her favorite romance writer's new book. But her pushy mother has already purchased her a speed dating package at Camp Pounce. Can she speed date her books and ignore the hot guys trying to distract her out of the pages?
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First published November 15, 2019
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Shai August
36 books86 followersShai August is a country girl with a big imagination, more than a touch of wanderlust and a never-ending desire to live in both an RV traveling the world and a library. Her love language is words of affirmations followed by books, bacon and bourbon. She’s a born and bred Louisiana native, but is currently doing an impression of a yellow rose of Texas. She is fluent in English, sarcasm and memes. Her goal is to write fast paced; character driven paranormal fiction for women of color. She’s found all over the internet and social media as @ShaiAugust (Facebook,Instagram, Pinterest (author assumes no responsibility for your falling into her Pinterest board traps), Twitter,etc.) feel free to follow and start any kind of conversation with her.
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November 16, 2019
Amazing!
Short, sweet, with lots of drama to boot! I love how Shai was able to weave the R&U universe into this standalone. The love scenes were hot! The characters were memorable! The plot was intriguing! This is definitely a perfect holiday read.
Short, sweet, with lots of drama to boot! I love how Shai was able to weave the R&U universe into this standalone. The love scenes were hot! The characters were memorable! The plot was intriguing! This is definitely a perfect holiday read.
November 22, 2019
Overall: 4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Feels: 🤔🙂😏😤💪💗
~REVIEW🖋~
The Quick and Dirty: Scorching hot novella about a shifter whose parents send her to a camp meant to find shifters mates. Competition, jealousy and 🔥🔥🔥 abound.
A quick and salacious read that I flew through. The competition between the guys for Sally Ann’s affections felt sort of like a cross between speed dating and the bachelorette lite. For anyone has been reading Shai’s R&U series, this is the perfect companion. The only thing that turned me off a little was how things started off with Sherry; it made me not like Sally Ann so much but as things progressed it made more sense and worked out in the end.
A perfect, scandalously hot read to keep you warm on a cold night!
~QD STORY DETAILS~
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Shifter Romance
Location: Boise, Idaho
MC age range: Various -
Lead: Sally Ann Washington
Love interest(s): Ranger, Pruitt, Gregory, Delta, Mustafa
Tear jerker: No
HEA: Yes
~QD BOOK INFO~
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Paperback page count: 97 pgs
Publisher:Three Fortnights Press
Audible: No
Series: Stand alone novella that takes place in the Rare and Unknown universe
~QD🔥 ~
Sex/kink type: Manual, oral, penetrative, dubcon, GB
Possible triggers: violence, dubcon
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December 16, 2023
🐯
On one hand I devoured this book but on the other hand I'm not sure how I felt about the first mating and the unnecessary girl's fighting over a man. If I ignore those two things then I can focus on the adult dating/sex camp. How fun 🤔🤷🏾♀️
CN: war death, violence, over bearing parent, gambling, mention of rape, alcoholism, rough and unprotected sex,
On one hand I devoured this book but on the other hand I'm not sure how I felt about the first mating and the unnecessary girl's fighting over a man. If I ignore those two things then I can focus on the adult dating/sex camp. How fun 🤔🤷🏾♀️
CN: war death, violence, over bearing parent, gambling, mention of rape, alcoholism, rough and unprotected sex,
November 16, 2019
ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING!!!
Crash and burn! Shai stirs one chaotic mix that's as thrilling as it is riveting with all the shenanigans and mayhem melding this baby together seamlessly. She pulls all the emotions you feel and intensifies them through you, front and center, with what feels like gale force winds steadily battering against our heart and soul. Twixt and twined and put through the wringer with a plethora of events that bring this bad boy roaring to life flawlessly. This little jewel is as riveting as it is captivating. Drama, intrigue and suspense hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. Yeah! It doesn't get any better than this. The chemistry is intense, white hot and explosive. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and individuality it feels like you can just reach out and touch them. The scenes are so graphically detailed and descriptive it's like being transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Shai, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
Crash and burn! Shai stirs one chaotic mix that's as thrilling as it is riveting with all the shenanigans and mayhem melding this baby together seamlessly. She pulls all the emotions you feel and intensifies them through you, front and center, with what feels like gale force winds steadily battering against our heart and soul. Twixt and twined and put through the wringer with a plethora of events that bring this bad boy roaring to life flawlessly. This little jewel is as riveting as it is captivating. Drama, intrigue and suspense hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. Yeah! It doesn't get any better than this. The chemistry is intense, white hot and explosive. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and individuality it feels like you can just reach out and touch them. The scenes are so graphically detailed and descriptive it's like being transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Shai, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
November 21, 2019
Loved it! Cute story, lots of drama and steam. I love SallyAnn and her men are perfect for her. This is a great addiction to the R&U universe.
March 22, 2025
Camp themed games and 5 men to her one woman dynamic relationship made for a good reading experience. Ranger was my favorite of the men! Alpha Ranger that is.
November 19, 2019
This book was funny it was erotic kept me on my toes didn't want to put it down I finished it in one day cannot wait for more. As always Mrs. August did her thing
December 25, 2019
So Damon sexy!
I am literally speechless. I am in AWE of Shai August and here exotic and EROTIC imagination. Damn, just so sexy and well written. HOORAH FOR SALLY ANN!!!
I am literally speechless. I am in AWE of Shai August and here exotic and EROTIC imagination. Damn, just so sexy and well written. HOORAH FOR SALLY ANN!!!
November 23, 2019
What a enjoyable reverse shifter romance about Sally Ann finding her mates at Camp Pounce. Sally Ann's mother who she calls Hurricane Thelma signed her up to Camp Pounce a mating camp for shifters during the Christmas Season. While on her way to the camp she meets Sherry who she befriends when Sherry tells Sally Ann she is here because of a male she wants as a mate. They go out that night to eat and drink and the first ceremony is the Sniff Array. Together they introduce themselves to a group of men which Ranger and Delta are in but when it comes time for Sherry to make her move on Ranger, Sherry back off making Sally Ann to make a move. When dinner is called Ranger, Delta, Gregory, Pruitt and Mustafa and others ply for Sally Ann's hand. Because Ranger chose Sally Ann instead of Sherry a rivaling occurs between Sally Ann and Sherry. Will Sally Ann during the final competition claim Ranger as her mate? This has touches of humor, cute dialog, and steamy romance which was entertaining to read and review. ARC
December 6, 2023
Sally Ann Washington was not interested
She just knew she would spend the rest of her life alone and reading her Carlotta Williams romance books. She only went to Camp Pounce to please her mother Hurricane Thelma. She did not expect to make a mating claw with five men. But there was competition for her Alpha, Ranger and she knew her mating claw would not work without Alpha Ranger. She did all she could to keep her mating bond cemented together.
This was a very imaginative and creative shifter story. There is always that one female who just doesn't understand that "he's just not into you." Sherry was one of those women who would do anything to get her way. But Ranger along with the other four men had better chemistry with Sally Ann as their queen.
She just knew she would spend the rest of her life alone and reading her Carlotta Williams romance books. She only went to Camp Pounce to please her mother Hurricane Thelma. She did not expect to make a mating claw with five men. But there was competition for her Alpha, Ranger and she knew her mating claw would not work without Alpha Ranger. She did all she could to keep her mating bond cemented together.
This was a very imaginative and creative shifter story. There is always that one female who just doesn't understand that "he's just not into you." Sherry was one of those women who would do anything to get her way. But Ranger along with the other four men had better chemistry with Sally Ann as their queen.
January 18, 2021
I love this book
It was short but fun to read. I want more. I hope others enjoy it as much as I did reading this story. I gave this story five stars because it was that good to me. My favorite part is her mom wanting grand babies but her dad is the one who cushion the blow by talking to her. I felt like both parents tag team her to get grand babies. Ha funny her parents got what they wanted without a fuss.
It was short but fun to read. I want more. I hope others enjoy it as much as I did reading this story. I gave this story five stars because it was that good to me. My favorite part is her mom wanting grand babies but her dad is the one who cushion the blow by talking to her. I felt like both parents tag team her to get grand babies. Ha funny her parents got what they wanted without a fuss.
November 24, 2019
Very Good
I got really into this story. I wish it was a bit longer. I had to take a star off due to some interesting editing choices that left me slightly confused and the lack of explanation about the claw thing. It took a while for me to realize most of these matings involve multiple men. I do plan to read more from this author.
I got really into this story. I wish it was a bit longer. I had to take a star off due to some interesting editing choices that left me slightly confused and the lack of explanation about the claw thing. It took a while for me to realize most of these matings involve multiple men. I do plan to read more from this author.
November 23, 2019
Camp Pounce: A Rare and A Unknown World by Shai August a wonderful story to read writen by a brand new author for me to read. I highly recommend this story to all.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
November 26, 2019
She’s done it again!
I know I say it in every review but it’s because I mean it; Shai honestly just keeps getting better. She’s obviously a writer that pays attention to what her readers want and grows from it.
I know I say it in every review but it’s because I mean it; Shai honestly just keeps getting better. She’s obviously a writer that pays attention to what her readers want and grows from it.
December 2, 2019
Wow..
This was bad. The writing style left me confused in multiple sentences.. I could not figure out what the author was hinting at with the dialogue. This was poorly written filth. First and last time with this author.
This was bad. The writing style left me confused in multiple sentences.. I could not figure out what the author was hinting at with the dialogue. This was poorly written filth. First and last time with this author.
December 11, 2019
Loved it
First off this book was no where near boring to me at. I felt kinda a little remorse about her family setting her up to go to Camp Pounce, but it all worked out in the end. Hopefully there will be another Camp Pounce novel featuring her brother.
First off this book was no where near boring to me at. I felt kinda a little remorse about her family setting her up to go to Camp Pounce, but it all worked out in the end. Hopefully there will be another Camp Pounce novel featuring her brother.
January 1, 2020
Nay
This was a great read. I can't wait to see what happen next.Hopefully we have a litter and we get to see what we have. I can't believe olboy attacked her like im glad they took care of him
This was a great read. I can't wait to see what happen next.Hopefully we have a litter and we get to see what we have. I can't believe olboy attacked her like im glad they took care of him
January 6, 2022
Steamy!
Wow....is all I can say. I haven't read anything as fast as I have read this novella. Sally Ann is me and Lord I wish I could be her! In all seriousness, I really enjoyed the book and can't wait to dive into other works.
Wow....is all I can say. I haven't read anything as fast as I have read this novella. Sally Ann is me and Lord I wish I could be her! In all seriousness, I really enjoyed the book and can't wait to dive into other works.
January 21, 2020
Damn
Sis Girl you are not playing five guys this time I just wonder how it would work really and you are very talented and creative go Queen
Sis Girl you are not playing five guys this time I just wonder how it would work really and you are very talented and creative go Queen
July 2, 2020
Love
I always love her stories and this one did not disappoint. Makes me want more! Def read this if you want a quick and enjoyable read.
I always love her stories and this one did not disappoint. Makes me want more! Def read this if you want a quick and enjoyable read.
August 2, 2021
Loved this book
I really, really loved this book and I cannot wait to read more about Camp Pounce. I also look forward to more books from this author.
I really, really loved this book and I cannot wait to read more about Camp Pounce. I also look forward to more books from this author.
August 22, 2021
Great!
I love how the men were with the women. Very attentive and loving. Willing to alleviate her fears. Great story.
I love how the men were with the women. Very attentive and loving. Willing to alleviate her fears. Great story.
October 4, 2021
Good read
This was my first read by this author and I really enjoyed it. I actually wanted more. I can't wait to read part two with Chester.
This was my first read by this author and I really enjoyed it. I actually wanted more. I can't wait to read part two with Chester.
Did Not Finish
September 21, 2023Dnf at 54%.
I found the story way too confusing to be able to follow.
I found the story way too confusing to be able to follow.
Read
September 25, 2023I was confused for most of it and it was only “90” pages. 😵💫
December 15, 2023
Rounded up from 2.5
December 25, 2023
Shifter boot camp
I actually like this more than I thought I would when I opened it and realized it was a shifter romance so to speak. It definitely kept me turning pages!!
I actually like this more than I thought I would when I opened it and realized it was a shifter romance so to speak. It definitely kept me turning pages!!
Did Not Finish
May 6, 2025DNF @ 41%
I was not really feeling the characters. Also, how calls their mother Hurricane Thelma 😭 This book just wasn't for me.
I was not really feeling the characters. Also, how calls their mother Hurricane Thelma 😭 This book just wasn't for me.
December 5, 2023
I couldn’t get into the Shape Shifting…
December 10, 2020
Ok baaaabby! I thought I wanted to be Davida but turns out Sally Ann might be the wave. Why can’t men be like this in real life? This was a highly enjoyable and sexy read.
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