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My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter
Zoey Yates doesn’t ask for help. She fixes things, handles things, and keeps a carefully maintained emotional perimeter around everything that matters. She has a plan, a parrot with a helpdesk vocabulary, and absolutely zero feelings about the wolf shifter she listed as her emergency contact after knowing him for approximately six hours.
Zero feelings. Completely fine.
The hospital called him anyway. He drove forty minutes in thirty-two. Now he’s in her apartment, cooking eggs she didn’t ask for, and her parrot—who has never liked anyone—has accepted a head scratch. Liam sits across the room, not beside her, because she hasn’t invited anything closer. He waits. He doesn’t push.
Zoey has spent her whole life being the person who shows up. She doesn’t have a protocol for someone who shows up for her.
She’s building one. Against her will. Slightly faster than planned.
Zero feelings. Completely fine.
The hospital called him anyway. He drove forty minutes in thirty-two. Now he’s in her apartment, cooking eggs she didn’t ask for, and her parrot—who has never liked anyone—has accepted a head scratch. Liam sits across the room, not beside her, because she hasn’t invited anything closer. He waits. He doesn’t push.
Zoey has spent her whole life being the person who shows up. She doesn’t have a protocol for someone who shows up for her.
She’s building one. Against her will. Slightly faster than planned.
355 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2026
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June 19, 2026
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I literally love every other book by Roxie Ray, I recommend everyone read all of her books! But this one felt so AI written with the dialogue it was barely readable.
I literally love every other book by Roxie Ray, I recommend everyone read all of her books! But this one felt so AI written with the dialogue it was barely readable.
July 3, 2026
This book wants to be a shifter romance, and technically it is. But mostly, it’s a book about people who need therapy, and then go to therapy. It gets a +1 for the banter, comedic timing, and therapy, but overall the story isn’t much to be excited about. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone, but I do think everyone should go to therapy at least once in their lives. And once again, I should know better than to fall for the kindle unlimited book ads I get in my social media feeds.
June 24, 2026
This book is not romantasy or paranormal or even a shifter book. She could have taken the little parts about Liam being a shifter out and it wouldn't have changed the story at all. It is a cozy romance with each of them having personal issues and needing therapy.
July 15, 2026
I only finished this book because I started it and I wanted it for my book challenge number. The sex was awful. The relationship was weird. If I would like to be in therapy, I would just make an appointment with my therapist… plus who wants a relationship like that? It honestly was ew.
July 4, 2026
My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter was a fantastically written, character-driven story. It's about making connections, asserting boundaries, and figuring out the needs of others as well as yourself. It just so happens that the MMC is a wolf shifter. Liam was amazing. He showed up when he was needed, understood boundaries, got consent, and handled everything with care. I enjoyed his calming presence. Now Zoey, on the other hand, was very much a black cat. Heck, she was even cranky with herself. Zoey is very capable but has her walls up because life has taught her the consequences of not doing so. It was interesting seeing Liam get past her defenses. This was a fast-burn; however, it was the romance that drew me in. Liam is doing little things for her. Zoey sees Liam clearly and lets him know it was okay. Ugh, it was everything.
This book had some of the best banter. It just flowed between all the characters. That includes Bobbi and Markie, who were fabulous. Bobbi is an eleven-year-old who lays down truth like it was wisdom, and Markie, Zoey's foul-mouthed parrot, who says the darndest things and has excellent timing. I enjoyed the humor. One of my favorite scenes was at the bar breakdown. Gods, Margaret had me killing over. I also enjoyed the whole trash TV scene. It was less comedic, more romantic, and just as good. My Emergency Contact is great for cozy romance readers.
This book had some of the best banter. It just flowed between all the characters. That includes Bobbi and Markie, who were fabulous. Bobbi is an eleven-year-old who lays down truth like it was wisdom, and Markie, Zoey's foul-mouthed parrot, who says the darndest things and has excellent timing. I enjoyed the humor. One of my favorite scenes was at the bar breakdown. Gods, Margaret had me killing over. I also enjoyed the whole trash TV scene. It was less comedic, more romantic, and just as good. My Emergency Contact is great for cozy romance readers.
July 2, 2026
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Why do I just feel like I had an 8 hour therapy session?
Shout out to Roxie Ray for doing more for my mental health than my therapist ever has.
Why do I just feel like I had an 8 hour therapy session?
Shout out to Roxie Ray for doing more for my mental health than my therapist ever has.
Did Not Finish
July 4, 2026DNF
July 18, 2026
I don’t know wtf I just read but I guess I could be angrier about it?
July 9, 2026
I have no idea how this book is rated so high. There were many words, yet nothing really happened in the book. I wanted to DNF at 55% and kept going. I shouldn’t have.
July 15, 2026
Dnf at 30%.
I'm 30% in and there have been exactly 2 lines about this male love interest being a shifter. Once early on where the FMC and her work friends are swimming in a lake and the guy, a complete stranger, casually just mentions that he is a shifter only to receive zero reaction (as if that's just a completely normal thing) when there has literally been no indication whatsoever that this world is anything outside of our existing human world as readers. And the second time was while he is cleaning her bathroom in her new apartment after being called on to care for her over a potential head injury, and she just references out of nowhere that she "thought [he was] a wolf, [n]ot a domestic cleaning service."
I'm sorry what? After the first reference, I gave it a chance thinking ok, we'll get somewhere and he'll spill the details about this secret supernatural life he leads after she's in too deep to want to run for her life, but nope. Apparently this is just a thing in this world that warranted no explanation to the boring mere mortals engaging the tale.
Honestly, with the amount of times the author uses "shifter," "shifting," "shifted," or some variation of the root word at hand, you would think there might actually be some significance to its inclusion in the title. And maybe there is but I'm not invested enough to find out.
Also, there were a lot of editing issues. Lines repeating, grammatical issues etc.
I'm 30% in and there have been exactly 2 lines about this male love interest being a shifter. Once early on where the FMC and her work friends are swimming in a lake and the guy, a complete stranger, casually just mentions that he is a shifter only to receive zero reaction (as if that's just a completely normal thing) when there has literally been no indication whatsoever that this world is anything outside of our existing human world as readers. And the second time was while he is cleaning her bathroom in her new apartment after being called on to care for her over a potential head injury, and she just references out of nowhere that she "thought [he was] a wolf, [n]ot a domestic cleaning service."
I'm sorry what? After the first reference, I gave it a chance thinking ok, we'll get somewhere and he'll spill the details about this secret supernatural life he leads after she's in too deep to want to run for her life, but nope. Apparently this is just a thing in this world that warranted no explanation to the boring mere mortals engaging the tale.
Honestly, with the amount of times the author uses "shifter," "shifting," "shifted," or some variation of the root word at hand, you would think there might actually be some significance to its inclusion in the title. And maybe there is but I'm not invested enough to find out.
Also, there were a lot of editing issues. Lines repeating, grammatical issues etc.
July 9, 2026
3.5⭐️
June 21, 2026
Awful dialogue and characters
June 22, 2026
***BOOK REVIEW***
4 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2 x 🌶️🌶️
‘My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter’ by Roxie Ray
Wow!! What a book!! Heartwarming 💕 emotional and roughly enjoyable!! 😊
The MMC & FMC were perfect and descriptive in there emotions and thoughts!! 🤍
The other characters: ‘Markie’ 🦜& ‘Bobbi’ 👧 were essential and made the book!! … Their comments were honestly and the suggestive commentary were bob on and hit at all the right spots!! 🖤
I thought enjoyed 🥰 this book and recommend everyone to read it! … I laughed 🤣 and teared 😢 up several times! … The connection I felt to their emotions and thoughts was just on point!! - A must read!! 🤍
4 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2 x 🌶️🌶️
‘My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter’ by Roxie Ray
Wow!! What a book!! Heartwarming 💕 emotional and roughly enjoyable!! 😊
The MMC & FMC were perfect and descriptive in there emotions and thoughts!! 🤍
The other characters: ‘Markie’ 🦜& ‘Bobbi’ 👧 were essential and made the book!! … Their comments were honestly and the suggestive commentary were bob on and hit at all the right spots!! 🖤
I thought enjoyed 🥰 this book and recommend everyone to read it! … I laughed 🤣 and teared 😢 up several times! … The connection I felt to their emotions and thoughts was just on point!! - A must read!! 🤍
July 17, 2026
Zoey is a fixer and has been since childhood. She holds everyone and everything together, so when she goes with friends on a girls weekend getaway, it is totally off script and uncharted territory.
She meets Liam at the small mountain resort and their chemistry is electric. She is injured and Liam takes her to the nursing station for treatment. They end up soending the rest of evening together and then Zoey goes on her way. She is moving to a nearby town with her larger than life parrot Markie and his big personality, and meets the neighbor’s child Bobbi.
During the visit, Zoey takes a spill from the ladder, uhhhh ohhhh and ends up in the hospital, and Liam, who is listed as her emergency contact while she was at the resort, is called and he goes to the medical center for her.
The romantic, charming and sweet comedic aspects of the story are in full bloom as the two figure out what they want and how it works since neither have been in relationships, due to the collateral damage of their early childhoods.
There is a wonderful support system and community that supports them both as they learn about love and life together, working through mistakes and flourishing as a couple, and is an absolutely worthwhile read
She meets Liam at the small mountain resort and their chemistry is electric. She is injured and Liam takes her to the nursing station for treatment. They end up soending the rest of evening together and then Zoey goes on her way. She is moving to a nearby town with her larger than life parrot Markie and his big personality, and meets the neighbor’s child Bobbi.
During the visit, Zoey takes a spill from the ladder, uhhhh ohhhh and ends up in the hospital, and Liam, who is listed as her emergency contact while she was at the resort, is called and he goes to the medical center for her.
The romantic, charming and sweet comedic aspects of the story are in full bloom as the two figure out what they want and how it works since neither have been in relationships, due to the collateral damage of their early childhoods.
There is a wonderful support system and community that supports them both as they learn about love and life together, working through mistakes and flourishing as a couple, and is an absolutely worthwhile read
June 19, 2026
Once I opened this, I didn’t want to stop reading. I found Liam and Zoey entirely relatable and I thoroughly enjoyed their story.
I was celebrating every win and worrying with every stumble. Just, all the feels with this one. I loved it, another great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I was celebrating every win and worrying with every stumble. Just, all the feels with this one. I loved it, another great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 19, 2026
I’ve read a few of the authors other books, and they’re pretty reliable. Short, easy reads. A bit cozy. Usually funny with some spice, and this one is the same. MMC definitely would’ve been completely forgiven right away and excuses would’ve been made for him in other similar books, so it was nice to see him accept the need to change.
June 18, 2026
Knocked it out of the park
Just like 'Accurate by Accident' (which i also love), this book has neurodivergent characters. This book deals with that in a more quiet way, but also in more depth. The characters are attractive and appealing. Is like to meet them in real life.
Just like 'Accurate by Accident' (which i also love), this book has neurodivergent characters. This book deals with that in a more quiet way, but also in more depth. The characters are attractive and appealing. Is like to meet them in real life.
July 5, 2026
Cosy romance where people get therapy.
Dialogue can feel a little wooden at times, but when I think about the characters and their faults etc you can excuse it.
Dialogue can feel a little wooden at times, but when I think about the characters and their faults etc you can excuse it.
July 28, 2026
Markie was the star of the book (only reason I'm giving 3 ⭐ otherwise it would have been 2⭐ rating)
July 30, 2026
Sweet story. Made for each other/ fated love energy. Shifting has very little to do with the story. It’s cozy but not much happens.
August 9, 2026
Yeah, no
July 16, 2026
3 stars. It was just ok.. not super in depth story. The OCD of the characters was kind of annoying. It wasn’t really a shifter story.
July 27, 2026
I'm very conflicted about this book. I'm also very fearful of saying things that could be considered insulting to people who may have mental health concerns. So I'm going to leave this review anyway and hope I don't bumble and say something that's bad.
Things I really liked:
1. The language overall was sharp, intelligent, and funny. I loved how characters interacted, and I even enjoyed the interior monologues although there was definitely somemind numbing repetition at times.
2. The yearning, which is a trope I typically dislike, was well done. The pacing of it made the spice very nice. I think had the constant hard thump on mental health concerns been a little lighter, the spice could have been better.
3. I loved the secondary characters. Bobbi was really fun to read. So was her mom, Pete, Mr. Grumpy Old Dude, and all the FMC's friends.
5. The bird was hilarious. Having owned an African Grey, the affectations of this bird were a direct, accurate hit. They are highly intelligent and amazing companions.
6. The "break-in" scene with the police was one of the funniest things I've read in awhile. That is right up until the FMC gave the MMC his marching orders. They sounded like a direct read from a self-help book.
Things I didn't like:
1. After I finished this book, I found out that this author (or amalgamation of three authors) often writes characters with various types of hypersensitivity disorders(my words). Of course I don't object to reading about characters who have challenges like these. But for both the main characters and a major ancillary character (Bobbi) to all have mental health issues made things truly tense. I found myself at times holding my breath because of the constant tension around checking doors, windows, locks, reminders of affirmations, and comments about therapy.
2. There was a huge overdone amount of therapy speak. I was actually surprised that the romance happened, because these two were so hypersensitive to their needs as well as each other that they didn't speak that much until really far into the story. Their behaviors took up most of the oxygen in this book, from the OCD-like behaviors to the continual self-talk about being of value. I lost count of how many times the FMC's affirmations were rolled out.
3. The overall amount of hypersensitive behaviors were a turn off. Again, I don't have issues with characters and their mental health issues. But to have so many characters with such prominent issues that really comprise the entire plot did not make for a great read, which it could have been.
4. While I was OK with the interior monologues, much of the actual dialogue read like a self-help book or a therapist's feedback to a patient. It was so overdone.
5. The FMC and her constant trust issues got super old fast. Again, this felt like a self-help story disguised as a romance.
In many ways, I really liked this story. But the drumbeat of mental health issues, therapy speak, and affirmations made it something of a slog at points. The FMC's endless refusal to trust even factual things and mistrust of the MMC, particularly after the police incident came close to stopping the read.
Things I really liked:
1. The language overall was sharp, intelligent, and funny. I loved how characters interacted, and I even enjoyed the interior monologues although there was definitely somemind numbing repetition at times.
2. The yearning, which is a trope I typically dislike, was well done. The pacing of it made the spice very nice. I think had the constant hard thump on mental health concerns been a little lighter, the spice could have been better.
3. I loved the secondary characters. Bobbi was really fun to read. So was her mom, Pete, Mr. Grumpy Old Dude, and all the FMC's friends.
5. The bird was hilarious. Having owned an African Grey, the affectations of this bird were a direct, accurate hit. They are highly intelligent and amazing companions.
6. The "break-in" scene with the police was one of the funniest things I've read in awhile. That is right up until the FMC gave the MMC his marching orders. They sounded like a direct read from a self-help book.
Things I didn't like:
1. After I finished this book, I found out that this author (or amalgamation of three authors) often writes characters with various types of hypersensitivity disorders(my words). Of course I don't object to reading about characters who have challenges like these. But for both the main characters and a major ancillary character (Bobbi) to all have mental health issues made things truly tense. I found myself at times holding my breath because of the constant tension around checking doors, windows, locks, reminders of affirmations, and comments about therapy.
2. There was a huge overdone amount of therapy speak. I was actually surprised that the romance happened, because these two were so hypersensitive to their needs as well as each other that they didn't speak that much until really far into the story. Their behaviors took up most of the oxygen in this book, from the OCD-like behaviors to the continual self-talk about being of value. I lost count of how many times the FMC's affirmations were rolled out.
3. The overall amount of hypersensitive behaviors were a turn off. Again, I don't have issues with characters and their mental health issues. But to have so many characters with such prominent issues that really comprise the entire plot did not make for a great read, which it could have been.
4. While I was OK with the interior monologues, much of the actual dialogue read like a self-help book or a therapist's feedback to a patient. It was so overdone.
5. The FMC and her constant trust issues got super old fast. Again, this felt like a self-help story disguised as a romance.
In many ways, I really liked this story. But the drumbeat of mental health issues, therapy speak, and affirmations made it something of a slog at points. The FMC's endless refusal to trust even factual things and mistrust of the MMC, particularly after the police incident came close to stopping the read.
June 30, 2026
3/5 stars, and I’m conflicted about this one.
I loved the parallel between the MMC having to work really hard on reigning in his alpha wolf shifter tendencies (to disregard other people’s boundaries in the name of providing safety by maintaining total control) and behaviors typical for people living with OCD. It made sense for the MMC to be very intentional in his actions, perceptive and thorough, it was nice that he was also extremely thoughtful and respectful. I love strony men who can love softly, and the way the MMC loved the FMC hit the right spot inside my fluffy little heart.
The FMC’s character arc also made sense to me, an always vigilant problem solver with an unreliable and overbearingly needy mother. She was so used to every relationship being transactional (with a heavy price she had to pay for any closeness) that she overcorrected (as one does) by becoming intentionally emotionally suppressed, keeping her distance from any possible attachment. It makes total sense, when you perceive other people as unsafe and demanding. I loved that her nervous system slowed down whenever the MMC was near. His energy calmed her down, his actions, respectful manner and thoughtfulness made it possible for her to let him be there for her.
With all the mental heath issues and awful experiences they went through in their separate lives this could have been a wonderful book about healing. I could have loved this dynamic, it’s right up my alley. But this book is only a 3 star book for me, as I couldn’t get passed how robotic the writing was, especially in the first 30% of the ebook. Gods, I hate to write it, but some of the dialogues were awful! They felt so unattached, flat and just weird, it was almost unbearable at times. Mayyyyybe it would make sense for the FMC to talk in this robotic way, given all the defenses she had to built around herself, but it really made no sense at all for every character in the book to talk like this, including an 11 year old girl. God, I hope it’s just really bad editing.
All in all I didn’t dnf and decided to push through, but it took me a few days to finish it. After the first 30% the writing and dialogues got less robotic and felt more like real interactions between people. Even though there were a few BEAUTIFUL sentences that I marked and am a fan of, I’m still not a fan of the writing. I think it could use a thorough editing, especially the first half of the story.
What I loved about the book, apart from the mental health oriented premise, is THE COVER. I think it’s fantastic. It’s very visually pleasing to me, the colors, the harmony of it all. The title immediately grabbed my attention and I wanted to read it without even checking the book summary. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get over the fact that the dialogues and writing in general felt weird, hence 3 stars.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved the parallel between the MMC having to work really hard on reigning in his alpha wolf shifter tendencies (to disregard other people’s boundaries in the name of providing safety by maintaining total control) and behaviors typical for people living with OCD. It made sense for the MMC to be very intentional in his actions, perceptive and thorough, it was nice that he was also extremely thoughtful and respectful. I love strony men who can love softly, and the way the MMC loved the FMC hit the right spot inside my fluffy little heart.
The FMC’s character arc also made sense to me, an always vigilant problem solver with an unreliable and overbearingly needy mother. She was so used to every relationship being transactional (with a heavy price she had to pay for any closeness) that she overcorrected (as one does) by becoming intentionally emotionally suppressed, keeping her distance from any possible attachment. It makes total sense, when you perceive other people as unsafe and demanding. I loved that her nervous system slowed down whenever the MMC was near. His energy calmed her down, his actions, respectful manner and thoughtfulness made it possible for her to let him be there for her.
With all the mental heath issues and awful experiences they went through in their separate lives this could have been a wonderful book about healing. I could have loved this dynamic, it’s right up my alley. But this book is only a 3 star book for me, as I couldn’t get passed how robotic the writing was, especially in the first 30% of the ebook. Gods, I hate to write it, but some of the dialogues were awful! They felt so unattached, flat and just weird, it was almost unbearable at times. Mayyyyybe it would make sense for the FMC to talk in this robotic way, given all the defenses she had to built around herself, but it really made no sense at all for every character in the book to talk like this, including an 11 year old girl. God, I hope it’s just really bad editing.
All in all I didn’t dnf and decided to push through, but it took me a few days to finish it. After the first 30% the writing and dialogues got less robotic and felt more like real interactions between people. Even though there were a few BEAUTIFUL sentences that I marked and am a fan of, I’m still not a fan of the writing. I think it could use a thorough editing, especially the first half of the story.
What I loved about the book, apart from the mental health oriented premise, is THE COVER. I think it’s fantastic. It’s very visually pleasing to me, the colors, the harmony of it all. The title immediately grabbed my attention and I wanted to read it without even checking the book summary. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get over the fact that the dialogues and writing in general felt weird, hence 3 stars.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 11, 2026
My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter hit me in that sweet spot where humor, vulnerability, and slow‑burn tension all collide. Zoey is the kind of heroine I immediately connected with—hyper‑competent, guarded, and determined to handle everything herself even when she’s clearly running on fumes. I loved her prickly independence, especially paired with a parrot who sounds like he moonlights at an IT helpdesk. That dynamic alone made me grin.
And then there’s Liam. I really liked how he’s written—not pushy, not overbearing, just quietly present in a way that feels rare in romance. The moment he shows up after that emergency call, driving like a man possessed, and then sits across the room instead of crowding her? That was the moment I fell for him. He respects her boundaries even when she doesn’t quite know how to articulate them, and that made their connection feel genuinely earned.
The disability and OCD representation was one of my favorite parts. It’s woven into Zoey’s character without turning her into a trope or a lesson. Her routines, her rules, her emotional perimeter—they’re part of her, not obstacles to be “fixed,” and Liam never treats them like flaws. That felt refreshing.
If I had a small dislike, it’s that the pacing occasionally dips in the middle. There were moments where I wanted the emotional tension to tighten just a bit sooner, especially since the setup is so strong. And while I adored the parrot, a few scenes leaned a little too heavily on the comedic beats for my taste. But honestly, those are minor quibbles in a story that mostly nails what it’s trying to do.
What stayed with me was the tenderness beneath the steam. Zoey has spent her whole life being the one who shows up, and watching her slowly realize she doesn’t have to be alone in that was incredibly satisfying. Liam’s patience, her reluctant softening, the way their bond grows in the quiet moments—it all felt beautifully human, even with the wolf‑shifter twist.
This is a warm, spicy, emotionally grounded read that proves sometimes the person you list as your emergency contact after six hours ends up being exactly the one you needed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
And then there’s Liam. I really liked how he’s written—not pushy, not overbearing, just quietly present in a way that feels rare in romance. The moment he shows up after that emergency call, driving like a man possessed, and then sits across the room instead of crowding her? That was the moment I fell for him. He respects her boundaries even when she doesn’t quite know how to articulate them, and that made their connection feel genuinely earned.
The disability and OCD representation was one of my favorite parts. It’s woven into Zoey’s character without turning her into a trope or a lesson. Her routines, her rules, her emotional perimeter—they’re part of her, not obstacles to be “fixed,” and Liam never treats them like flaws. That felt refreshing.
If I had a small dislike, it’s that the pacing occasionally dips in the middle. There were moments where I wanted the emotional tension to tighten just a bit sooner, especially since the setup is so strong. And while I adored the parrot, a few scenes leaned a little too heavily on the comedic beats for my taste. But honestly, those are minor quibbles in a story that mostly nails what it’s trying to do.
What stayed with me was the tenderness beneath the steam. Zoey has spent her whole life being the one who shows up, and watching her slowly realize she doesn’t have to be alone in that was incredibly satisfying. Liam’s patience, her reluctant softening, the way their bond grows in the quiet moments—it all felt beautifully human, even with the wolf‑shifter twist.
This is a warm, spicy, emotionally grounded read that proves sometimes the person you list as your emergency contact after six hours ends up being exactly the one you needed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 13, 2026
There is just something irresistible about a hero who doesn't try to fix the heroine—he simply shows up, waits patiently, and loves her exactly as she is. My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter completely stole my heart. 🐺💙
Zoey is fiercely independent, wonderfully capable, and so used to carrying the weight of everything herself that accepting help feels almost impossible. I loved how realistic her emotional walls felt. She's not cold—she's simply learned that relying on other people usually ends in disappointment.
Then the hospital calls her emergency contact...
And Liam answers.
Cue my heart completely melting. 🥹
Liam is everything I love in a shifter hero.
Protective.
Patient.
Quietly devoted.
He never pushes Zoey faster than she's ready to go. Instead, he shows up, cooks breakfast, gives her space when she needs it, and quietly proves—again and again—that he's someone she can trust. Every small act of care spoke louder than grand declarations ever could.
And can we talk about the parrot? 😂🦜
I absolutely adored the humor it brought to the story. A bird with helpdesk vocabulary was such a fun, unique addition, and the fact that it accepted Liam before Zoey fully did made those moments even sweeter.
The romance is a slow, gentle unfolding rather than a whirlwind, and that's exactly what made it so satisfying. Watching Zoey slowly realize she didn't have to face everything alone was every bit as emotional as the romance itself.
I also loved how the wolf shifter element blended naturally into the story. It enhanced Liam's protective instincts without overshadowing the emotional core, making this feel like a romance first with just the right touch of paranormal magic.
✨ If you love:
🐺 Wolf shifter romance
💙 Protective, patient MMC
🩺 Emergency contact trope
🏡 Forced proximity and caretaking
🦜 Adorable animal sidekick
💙 Slow-burn romance
🤍 Emotional healing
🐺 Hero falls first energy
My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter is warm, funny, comforting, and deeply romantic. It's the kind of story that reminds you love isn't always about grand gestures—sometimes it's about the person who quietly answers the phone, drives across town without hesitation, and stays exactly where you need them to be. 🐺💙✨.
Zoey is fiercely independent, wonderfully capable, and so used to carrying the weight of everything herself that accepting help feels almost impossible. I loved how realistic her emotional walls felt. She's not cold—she's simply learned that relying on other people usually ends in disappointment.
Then the hospital calls her emergency contact...
And Liam answers.
Cue my heart completely melting. 🥹
Liam is everything I love in a shifter hero.
Protective.
Patient.
Quietly devoted.
He never pushes Zoey faster than she's ready to go. Instead, he shows up, cooks breakfast, gives her space when she needs it, and quietly proves—again and again—that he's someone she can trust. Every small act of care spoke louder than grand declarations ever could.
And can we talk about the parrot? 😂🦜
I absolutely adored the humor it brought to the story. A bird with helpdesk vocabulary was such a fun, unique addition, and the fact that it accepted Liam before Zoey fully did made those moments even sweeter.
The romance is a slow, gentle unfolding rather than a whirlwind, and that's exactly what made it so satisfying. Watching Zoey slowly realize she didn't have to face everything alone was every bit as emotional as the romance itself.
I also loved how the wolf shifter element blended naturally into the story. It enhanced Liam's protective instincts without overshadowing the emotional core, making this feel like a romance first with just the right touch of paranormal magic.
✨ If you love:
🐺 Wolf shifter romance
💙 Protective, patient MMC
🩺 Emergency contact trope
🏡 Forced proximity and caretaking
🦜 Adorable animal sidekick
💙 Slow-burn romance
🤍 Emotional healing
🐺 Hero falls first energy
My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter is warm, funny, comforting, and deeply romantic. It's the kind of story that reminds you love isn't always about grand gestures—sometimes it's about the person who quietly answers the phone, drives across town without hesitation, and stays exactly where you need them to be. 🐺💙✨.
August 6, 2026
I found such joy in the company of these characters, the journey that Zoey had to take
Rating: 4.5 ⭐️
The authors writing under the name Roxie Ray have another really well crafted, emotional and surprisingly layered paranormal tale about two people, a potty-mouthed parrot, who find themselves in a relationship, and moving forward with their lives and fixing their issues along the way.
That one is a wolf shifter who’s been estranged from his shifter community is an even better element.
Therapy and therapists play a key role here for three characters, the first being a young girl who is a new neighbor of Zoey Yates.
Zoey, who just moved to the new apartment and town in the Adirondacks for boundaries with her mother and their toxic relationship, is immediately “adopted” by Bobbi, her young neurodivergent neighbor. Bobbi appears often unannounced , backpack in hand, to interact with Zoey and Markie, Zoey, rescue African Grey parrot. Love that parrot btw. Hilarious.
The characters and their dynamics are incredibly well executed and beautifully written. It’s a layered and believable relationship that develops as they, especially Zoey who wants to remain emotionally independent, starts to accept Bobbi and others as part of her circle.
That includes Liam, the wolf shifter who ends up as her emergency contact. How that happens is hilarious and honestly, something that you can see happening.
Liam too is someone who is in need of help, which he acknowledges. The need for protection stemming from his background.
This is a thoughtfully written, well plotted book, funny, yes,I was absolutely laughing at parts, as well as having small moments of poignant realism, as with Mr. Hardan.
It was over far too soon. I found such joy in the company of these characters, the journey that Zoey had to take felt almost familiar in places, and so many truths were uttered here.
Again, it’s that cover. Threw me totally. What’s that saying? Can’t trust a book by its cover? This book is so much better than the cute cover.
Pick it up and read it for yourself.
Highly recommended.
Rating: 4.5 ⭐️
The authors writing under the name Roxie Ray have another really well crafted, emotional and surprisingly layered paranormal tale about two people, a potty-mouthed parrot, who find themselves in a relationship, and moving forward with their lives and fixing their issues along the way.
That one is a wolf shifter who’s been estranged from his shifter community is an even better element.
Therapy and therapists play a key role here for three characters, the first being a young girl who is a new neighbor of Zoey Yates.
Zoey, who just moved to the new apartment and town in the Adirondacks for boundaries with her mother and their toxic relationship, is immediately “adopted” by Bobbi, her young neurodivergent neighbor. Bobbi appears often unannounced , backpack in hand, to interact with Zoey and Markie, Zoey, rescue African Grey parrot. Love that parrot btw. Hilarious.
The characters and their dynamics are incredibly well executed and beautifully written. It’s a layered and believable relationship that develops as they, especially Zoey who wants to remain emotionally independent, starts to accept Bobbi and others as part of her circle.
That includes Liam, the wolf shifter who ends up as her emergency contact. How that happens is hilarious and honestly, something that you can see happening.
Liam too is someone who is in need of help, which he acknowledges. The need for protection stemming from his background.
This is a thoughtfully written, well plotted book, funny, yes,I was absolutely laughing at parts, as well as having small moments of poignant realism, as with Mr. Hardan.
It was over far too soon. I found such joy in the company of these characters, the journey that Zoey had to take felt almost familiar in places, and so many truths were uttered here.
Again, it’s that cover. Threw me totally. What’s that saying? Can’t trust a book by its cover? This book is so much better than the cute cover.
Pick it up and read it for yourself.
Highly recommended.
August 6, 2026
Rating: 4.5 ⭐️
The authors writing under the name Roxie Ray have another really well crafted, emotional and surprisingly layered paranormal tale about two people, a potty-mouthed parrot, who find themselves in a relationship, and moving forward with their lives and fixing their issues along the way.
That one is a wolf shifter who’s been estranged from his shifter community is an even better element.
Therapy and therapists play a key role here for three characters, the first being a young girl who is a new neighbor of Zoey Yates.
Zoey, who just moved to the new apartment and town in the Adirondacks for boundaries with her mother and their toxic relationship, is immediately “adopted” by Bobbi, her young neurodivergent neighbor. Bobbi appears often unannounced , backpack in hand, to interact with Zoey and Markie, Zoey, rescue African Grey parrot. Love that parrot btw. Hilarious.
The characters and their dynamics are incredibly well executed and beautifully written. It’s a layered and believable relationship that develops as they, especially Zoey who wants to remain emotionally independent, starts to accept Bobbi and others as part of her circle.
That includes Liam, the wolf shifter who ends up as her emergency contact. How that happens is hilarious and honestly, something that you can see happening.
Liam too is someone who is in need of help, which he acknowledges. The need for protection stemming from his background.
This is a thoughtfully written, well plotted book, funny, yes,I was absolutely laughing at parts, as well as having small moments of poignant realism, as with Mr. Hardan.
It was over far too soon. I found such joy in the company of these characters, the journey that Zoey had to take felt almost familiar in places, and so many truths were uttered here.
Again, it’s that cover. Threw me totally. What’s that saying? Can’t trust a book by its cover? This book is so much better than the cute cover.
Pick it up and read it for yourself.
Highly recommended.
The authors writing under the name Roxie Ray have another really well crafted, emotional and surprisingly layered paranormal tale about two people, a potty-mouthed parrot, who find themselves in a relationship, and moving forward with their lives and fixing their issues along the way.
That one is a wolf shifter who’s been estranged from his shifter community is an even better element.
Therapy and therapists play a key role here for three characters, the first being a young girl who is a new neighbor of Zoey Yates.
Zoey, who just moved to the new apartment and town in the Adirondacks for boundaries with her mother and their toxic relationship, is immediately “adopted” by Bobbi, her young neurodivergent neighbor. Bobbi appears often unannounced , backpack in hand, to interact with Zoey and Markie, Zoey, rescue African Grey parrot. Love that parrot btw. Hilarious.
The characters and their dynamics are incredibly well executed and beautifully written. It’s a layered and believable relationship that develops as they, especially Zoey who wants to remain emotionally independent, starts to accept Bobbi and others as part of her circle.
That includes Liam, the wolf shifter who ends up as her emergency contact. How that happens is hilarious and honestly, something that you can see happening.
Liam too is someone who is in need of help, which he acknowledges. The need for protection stemming from his background.
This is a thoughtfully written, well plotted book, funny, yes,I was absolutely laughing at parts, as well as having small moments of poignant realism, as with Mr. Hardan.
It was over far too soon. I found such joy in the company of these characters, the journey that Zoey had to take felt almost familiar in places, and so many truths were uttered here.
Again, it’s that cover. Threw me totally. What’s that saying? Can’t trust a book by its cover? This book is so much better than the cute cover.
Pick it up and read it for yourself.
Highly recommended.
June 28, 2026
Hoo-boy. Zoey has A LOT of childhood trauma she's working through. A lot. Mostly revolving around her mother's inability to act like a responsible adult when Zoey needed her most. So when she finds someone who doesn't look to her to fix all the mistakes that have been made, she's...wary. She's convinced she can't rely on anybody since everybody eventually lets you down, so having a big, sexy wolf shifter step up and take care of things when she can't throws her.
To be fair, Liam doesn't expect Zoey to rearrange his life after only one meeting (a memorable meeting, but still just one meeting). He keeps himself (and his wolfish side) even by sticking to a schedule and making sure all possible scenarios are accounted for. Meeting Zoey was a punch to the gut. In a good way. He can't get her out of his head, so when the hospital calls him (since she put him down as her emergency contact when they first met) when she takes a fall, he doesn't hesitate to drop everything and be there.
Zoey accepts Liam's help with cranky grace. And the more time she's around him, the more he grows on her. He's capable and disciplined and Zoey honestly doesn't know what to do about that. He sees a problem and takes care of it. He accepts responsibility when he does something wrong. Heck, even her notoriously stand-offish bird likes him. Oh course, the bird screams DOG at him whenever he sees Liam, but you have to take what you can get.
One young neighbor who never met a closed door she won't open, a group of work gals who could become friends (if Zoey doesn't overthink it), a bird with a whole lot of sass, a shifter on his own who's found a way to make things work for him (but who also miiiiight need a little outside help to keep from going overboard), and a lady who has to realign her expectations of others so she can learn to trust again. GOOD STUFF, man. Good stuff.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
To be fair, Liam doesn't expect Zoey to rearrange his life after only one meeting (a memorable meeting, but still just one meeting). He keeps himself (and his wolfish side) even by sticking to a schedule and making sure all possible scenarios are accounted for. Meeting Zoey was a punch to the gut. In a good way. He can't get her out of his head, so when the hospital calls him (since she put him down as her emergency contact when they first met) when she takes a fall, he doesn't hesitate to drop everything and be there.
Zoey accepts Liam's help with cranky grace. And the more time she's around him, the more he grows on her. He's capable and disciplined and Zoey honestly doesn't know what to do about that. He sees a problem and takes care of it. He accepts responsibility when he does something wrong. Heck, even her notoriously stand-offish bird likes him. Oh course, the bird screams DOG at him whenever he sees Liam, but you have to take what you can get.
One young neighbor who never met a closed door she won't open, a group of work gals who could become friends (if Zoey doesn't overthink it), a bird with a whole lot of sass, a shifter on his own who's found a way to make things work for him (but who also miiiiight need a little outside help to keep from going overboard), and a lady who has to realign her expectations of others so she can learn to trust again. GOOD STUFF, man. Good stuff.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
July 11, 2026
What really stood out to me about this story was how honestly it handled unhealthy family relationships. Zoey is trying to navigate a familiar kind of neglect and emotional manipulation, and her journey of learning to set boundaries felt incredibly real.
I could completely relate to her relationship with her mother and appreciated how well the author captured the guilt that often comes with putting those boundaries in place when a parent relies on kindness, obligation, and expectation to get their way.
One line especially resonated with me:
*“Feeling guilty doesn’t mean the boundary itself was a mistake.”*
Liam is dealing with his own wounds. He left his pack after experiencing abuse of power disguised as love and protection, and now finds himself trying to build a life in the human world.
I really enjoyed the dialogue between Zoey and Liam and the way they both recognize that healing isn't something another person can do for them. Instead, they each take responsibility for working on themselves and growing along the way.
The relationship felt genuine because it evolves through their individual struggles, fears, and past trauma. The author does a wonderful job showing that healing is a process, not a destination, and that healthy relationships are built one step at a time.
And I have to mention the side characters—I'm honestly not sure who stole the show more: Markie the parrot or Bobby and her wonderfully honest eleven‑year‑old explanations for why therapy works. Both brought humor, warmth, and charm to an already heartfelt story.
A thoughtful, funny, and emotional romance about healing, boundaries, self‑worth, and finding someone who supports your growth rather than trying to fix you. 💜📚.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I could completely relate to her relationship with her mother and appreciated how well the author captured the guilt that often comes with putting those boundaries in place when a parent relies on kindness, obligation, and expectation to get their way.
One line especially resonated with me:
*“Feeling guilty doesn’t mean the boundary itself was a mistake.”*
Liam is dealing with his own wounds. He left his pack after experiencing abuse of power disguised as love and protection, and now finds himself trying to build a life in the human world.
I really enjoyed the dialogue between Zoey and Liam and the way they both recognize that healing isn't something another person can do for them. Instead, they each take responsibility for working on themselves and growing along the way.
The relationship felt genuine because it evolves through their individual struggles, fears, and past trauma. The author does a wonderful job showing that healing is a process, not a destination, and that healthy relationships are built one step at a time.
And I have to mention the side characters—I'm honestly not sure who stole the show more: Markie the parrot or Bobby and her wonderfully honest eleven‑year‑old explanations for why therapy works. Both brought humor, warmth, and charm to an already heartfelt story.
A thoughtful, funny, and emotional romance about healing, boundaries, self‑worth, and finding someone who supports your growth rather than trying to fix you. 💜📚.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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