Stranded with you

by Eliza Spark

When Logan misses his ferry off Santorini island, he never expects to find shelter with a stranger- he is willing to risk everything to keep his secret.

But Harper isn't as innocent as she seems. She's hiding something too- something that Logan never expected.

Under the Aegean moon, secrets collide. instincts flare, and one mistake could unravel everything they're trying to hide.

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication November 27, 2025

Reviews

[Paige Seach Sorrenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review
4⭐️
2 🌶️

If you’re looking for a short shift romance with a bit of spice this is for you.

When Logan misses the last Ferry off the coast of Santorini, he begins to panic. Harper comes to the rescue offering him a place to stay for the night. Little does she know she’s just invited a man on the verge of shifting into her home. So what does Harper do? She cooks him dinner which is interrupted by said shift, but Harper has a secret of her own. She not only prepares a new meal but offers up dessert, she’s the dessert 👀
Tropes include;
Fated mates
Instant love/connection
Hidden abilities

[Shazz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Omg what a cute little Novella to introduce us to this series! I need book one like now!

I want to know about Logan and his pack and what will happen with Harper?

The smexy scenes in this are spicing and hot enough to melt polar icecaps .....if you know, you know lol!

I love the setting as well and could picture it clearly in my mind. Looking forward to more from this series.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished this spicy little shifter prequel, and it was such a fun read. Now I’m really looking forward to seeing how the series unfolds.

[Tracey Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an adorable little novella to kick off this series!

From the very first page, I was hooked. I need book two immediately because I have to know more about Logan, his pack, and what’s next for Harper!

It’s got fated mates, a dash of raunchy sparkle, and a whole lot of “I need answers right now!” energy — and I was absolutely here for it.

A polar bear shifter romance set in Santorini, Greece? Yes, please! Logan (our rugged Canadian shifter) and Harper (our sassy Aussie human… with a little something extra) have instant chemistry, and their mate bond is the perfect mix of sweet and steamy.

The author’s writing is infectious — full of warmth, humor, and heart. Even though it’s a quick read, it had me completely invested from start to finish. My only complaint? I wish it were longer, because I didn’t want to leave these characters!

If you love fated mates, shifters, slow-burn sparks, and an Aussie heroine who can hold her own, this novella is a bite-sized delight that’ll leave you desperate for book two.

Bring on more Logan and Harper — I’m so ready! 🐻💙🇬🇷🇦🇺

[Ryn Meagher · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review 💥 – Stranded With You by Eliza Spark

Okay picture this: a polar bear shifter in Santorini. Yeah. You read that right. A bear. In Greece. I had to double check my coffee because I thought I was hallucinating 😭🇬🇷

I read this as a buddy read with my two chaotic besties, and let me tell you — the group chat was pure mayhem. This little novella was sweet. Like, my teeth hurt sweet. It’s cute, it’s teasing, it’s that little taste before the full meal kinda read.

Eliza’s writing? So damn good. The pacing? Spot on. It’s one of those “blink and you’re done” books but you’re sitting there like… “Wait. WAIT. Why is a polar bear in Santorini? Why did he leave his pack?

It’s fated mates, a dash of raunchy sparkle, and a whole lotta I need answers immediately. That sneaky extra from the FMC had me smiling like I was on a Greek island dance floor.

All in all — adorable, and now I’m feral waiting for book two. Send help. Or the next book. Preferably both.

[Bek ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wanting to read about a Polar Bear shifter?! Here’s the book you need.

I buddy read this with my two chaotic girls and it was a fun time in our group chat!

This 52 page novella was totally sweet and will leave your cheeks hurting from smiling so much! It’s adorable and fun, plus just the right amount of teasing to leave you craving more! And I mean 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨.

It's that quick read vibe that makes you think, "Whoa, did I just finish already?!" and leaves you itching for more! 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘐 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨!

It features fated mates, cute scenes, an ice cube of spice, and an overwhelming urge to find out what comes next!

Eliza has left me with some many questions, so many images, so many thoughts and need to know what happens next.

It’s totally a vibe, and now I’m practically bouncing off the walls waiting for book two because ya girl here needs answers, like yesterday!

[Krystal R Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐ 2🌶️

Logan missed the last ferry to get home, desperate to find a place to hide for the night he accepted an offer from Harper, a friendly woman who was working on the pier. Both hold secrets that fate pulls them to reveal so they can come together.

Short, sweet and a little spicy. This small shifter story was such a fun, cute read and I'm definitely interested in the world it's opened up to me (full trilogy to come). It did feel rushed at times but considering it was only a 54 page long prequel I loved it. There were so many fun tropes that it touched on; magical beings, forced proximity, fast burn romance, fated mates, strangers to lovers and more all set next to a beautiful ocean.

Definitely recommend giving this a read especially as a quick breath of ocean air and I look forward to reading the trilogy to see where things go with our MCs and the world they are in.

[Amanda Gold · Rating 4 out of 5]

I devoured this adorable polar bear shifter novella in one go! It was the perfect blend of humour, quirkiness, and a dash of spice.

The author's writing style is infectious, and I loved the fun storyline. Buddy reading with my girls added an extra layer of chaotic fun, our chat was filled with some sly chuckles and interesting descriptions!

Now I'm craving more of this world and its interesting characters. Definitely check it out if you're looking for a lighthearted, feel-good raunchy read.

[Leslie Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read that this is a shifter Polar Bear novella AND it’s just an intro to book 1. I immediately signed up to read this novella. Then I read it and it such a cute book the introduces the MC’s in Santorini Greece!!! Yup a Polo Shifter story in GREECE. That was something I didn’t expect to read. Overall, the novella was a fun read and loved the cuteness of the mate bond kick in. I can’t wait to read book 1.

[Erin Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a sweet novella!! So much more heart than I expected for a 50 page spicy novella!

I’ve never read a polar bear shifter before, so that definitely reeled me in, and the small details kept me hooked.

Logan and Harper share a beautiful chemistry, and Harper’s own mystery character arc was a nice touch.

This prequel is an awesome intro to what we can expect in the main series. I’m excited to see what else we learn about this head-over-heels couple.

[Karen Wheat · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short but spicy read. I loved it. That type of shifter species was new for me and I adored it. One thing I loved the most is that it showed mates as only one pair. I dont read the omegaverses with more than one pair of people so I was so pleased this book didn't do that. I recommend this book if you love something a little different.

[Lorna Hadley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stranded with you, was so fun! Such a great little look into what is to come in the future books.

This is a prequel novella, short, sharp, sweet and to the point.

Logan and Harper are our MC’s who meet in Santorini.
Logan is Canadian oh and a shifter and Harper is Australian and a human (with a little extra sprinkled in)
Just the right amount of spice!
Can’t wait for the first book in their series

[Kathleen Wernicke · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a quick, heated, well written book, this is it! I loved the passion and connection between them both. It's not a slow burn. it's a very fast burn (insert face fanning). I thoroughly enjoyed reading Stranded by You & and can not wait to read more.

[Naiomi Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great way to start this new Polar Bear shifter series. I could not put this novella down

It may be short but there is so much packed in that you just want to keep reading.

Strangers to lovers
Fated mates
Shifters
Empaths
Spicy

What more could you ask for.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this short novella! It’s quick and spicy but still leaves you wanting more. The detailed writing pulls you right into the story — I couldn’t help but want to dig deeper into Eliza and Harper’s world. Such a fun and captivating read that kept me hooked from start to finish.

[Jessica Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the idea of this book and it definitely had me hooked. I just didn’t feel like I had enough time to get to know the characters or more of the storyline so that’s why it got four stars. I loved the unique storyline, and finished in a very short time!

[Brianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reminded me of a Hallmark movie and not in a bad way. Sure it felt a little rushed but it was a really cute story. In the 40ish pages I read they got intimate 3 times which is a lot for a really short book but other than that it was a great read.

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

what a sweet way to start a new series.
This is a sweet little novella and I love that he's a polar bear shifter!
if you're looking for a sweet meet cute set in santorini then this is the novella for you.
cannot wait to read more pf this series

[Virginia Mae Benedict · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really cute/ spicy short story only 49 pages. A polar bear shifter finds his mate in the most unlikeliest place.

[Becky Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review

what happens when a shape shifter and an empathy meet. very good story

[Aliza Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured this adorable polar bear shifter novella in one sitting—couldn't put it down! It’s the perfect mix of hilarious moments, quirky charm, and just a touch of spice that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

The author’s writing style is downright infectious, full of energy and warmth that pulled me right in. I fell in love with the sassy Aussie FMC—so proud! I could just picture that scene perfectly—the MMC rushing to the ferry, the unmistakable Aussie accent cutting through all the Greek ones like a breath of fresh air. It made my heart sing!

Now I’m dying for more of this incredible world and its fascinating characters. Seriously, if you’re after a lighthearted, feel-good, slightly naughty read that’ll make you smile, you’ve gotta give this a go. It’s a bloody ripper! 🤣🤣

[De Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now this is how you write a shifter romance that doesn’t feel forced. The fact that he respects consent and her need to process things at her own pace is a breath of fresh air. Most shifter romances that have a fated mate situation immediately force the non-shifter into the shifter world with little regard for emotional wellbeing or consent. The fact that both are a primary focus in this story makes me like it that much more. Also the fact that he immediately thought of ways to help her handle something she was struggling with but didn’t wholeheartedly assume he’s correct and push her to do what he wanted when he wanted it was amazing. He was willing to hurt in order to respect her decision, and that’s what makes a good alpha. I recommend highly for someone looking for a quick, sweet story. These two are precious.

[Susan Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A missed ferry, no place to stay, and the desperate need to shift—what could possibly go wrong? When our shifter main character gets stranded in Greece, a kind local offers a room for the night. But things take a wild turn when the host discovers a polar bear in her house and promptly passes out!

This short novella is a fun, fast-paced shifter romance with just the right mix of humor, charm, and steamy potential. The setting in Greece adds a refreshing twist to the genre, and while it’s a quick read, it definitely has the bones to become a full-length novel.

If you enjoy lighthearted paranormal romances with unique shifters and a touch of adventure, this one’s worth the read!

[caitys.booknook · Rating 5 out of 5]

2025:

"To carry such a burden, to hide such a fundamental part of yourself from the world, must be a heavy cross to bear."

This novella is the epitome of fast burn, fated mates, shifter, spice.
It's everything I didn't know I wanted and yet, I was hanging off of every single word.
I couldn't put it down, devouring it in one steamy sitting.
In only 44 pages, I didn't expect to be hooked as thoroughly as I was.
The way in which, I am DESPERATE for this series to continue, I can BEARLY stand it...

"...a promise, an apology, a goodbye all wrapped into one."

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Polar Bear Shifters!!

I was not aware that this was a thing, but I liked it.

This short novella was a fantastic introduction to Logan & Harper and their instant attraction fated mates bond.

I mean, our girl left her paradise in Santorini for the unknown in Canada!! I cannot wait to read the next instalment.

[Tanya Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a spicy book!! Cute shifter mmc and an fmc with an ability she doesn't know. I read this so fast, now I need the next book to get all kinds of answers to what's got him to her and his pack.

[Renee Oquinn · Rating 3 out of 5]

shirt backstory novella telling how the characters meet. if you like animal shifters and fated mates this is for you