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Safari Shifters #1

Rhino You Love Me

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Addison Little just got the chance of a lifetime. Her best friend won an all-expenses paid trip to Safari Island and she’s asked Addison to join her. Addison’s always wanted to visit the shifter-run vacation spot but it’s always been out of reach financially. This post-college trip is the curvy girl’s last chance to have try and let loose and she’s determined to let her hair down and go wild.
Chet Gallow is one of the best workers on Safari Island. He’s been driving tour buses since the island first opened and he loves his job. After eight years, he’s beginning to think it’s time for a change. He wants to settle down and is sure the best way to find his mate is by leaving the island. But there are always surprises on Safari Island.
When he meets Addison, he knows she’s the one for him. The curvy girl isn’t so sure. Chet is brass and full of himself. There’s no way she wants anything to do with the egotistical rhino shifter even if he is drop dead gorgeous. But Chet won’t give up so easy. He’s found his mate and he’s going to do whatever it takes to win her over.
This is the first book in the Safari Shifters series. This short novella contains a HEA. NO cliffhanger!

66 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 13, 2015

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Lola Kidd

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Lola writes romance mostly but she likes to read in almost every genre. She's a sucker for a love story though, no matter what genre she's reading in.

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2,440 reviews439 followers
September 19, 2015
I am a sucker for unusual shifters and how cool is a rhino shifter? However, this book was tedious. We didn't get to see a shift until late if at all (I didn't make it that far). The leads were okay if dull and the secondaries were grating. Not good for me.
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907 reviews20 followers
August 8, 2015
This is a cute story, fast read and had more than a few issues. I could have used better editing a more story development.
Profile Image for Tesha Waller .
113 reviews8 followers
July 23, 2015
This could have been a good book. But the writing was lazy and the characters unlovable.
Profile Image for Beth Fuller.
127 reviews1 follower
July 21, 2015
Not Up To Par

I had been looking forward to reading this book after thoroughly enjoying the author's Mail Order Mates series. While I did finish the book I was sadly disappointed. This was unfortunate because the concept of the story is great and is different from a lot of the shifter plots currently offered. The performance of the main characters is juvenile and what little spice there was would have been better left out. The story itself was rushed with some actions inserted awkwardly, possibly in an effort to play to the target audience of readers who prefer adult themed shifter books. Hopefully the next book in the series will be better thought out then this one. Writing a ménage plotted story can be tricky and fall flat with little effort.

I'm not sure if I would recommend this book to others or not. Loyal fans will surely be interested but new readers might not make it through the entire story. I would have to wait to voice an opinion until I read the next in the series.
Profile Image for A Voracious Reader (a.k.a. Carol).
2,157 reviews1 follower
September 15, 2015
*Book source ~ Kindle Lending Library

Addison Little’s best friend Lily has won a trip to Safari Island, a place of fun, sun and shifters. They plan to have a girls’ vacation to end all vacations and when they meet up with some hunky guys they hope some sweaty fun is to be had.

This is a bare bones tale, but for all the brevity it’s not too bad. Plus, there are shifters on Safari Island I’ve never read about, such as the drool-worthy Chet who is a rhino shifter. He can be ridden in more ways than one. Hubba hubba. Anyway, the characters and world could definitely use more development, but the romance is decently hot and the characters likeable. I would also recommend another round of editing as there were some minor issues. Addison gets her HEA, but Lily will have to wait for book 2 which I’ve added to the TBR.
269 reviews6 followers
July 18, 2015

I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review. This is an amazing start to this new series by Lola Kidd. It is the first rhino shifter book I have ever read and it is the perfect story to start this series off with.

Addison and her friend Lily are off on their first vacation after completing college. Lily won this trip to Safari Island and off they go for a wonderful adventure.

Addison is a beautiful, feisty, curvy woman who is ready for a little fun, but finding a mate while on vacation was definitely not in her plans.

Chet is a strong, sexy, white rhino shifter who his ready, willing and on the lookout for his mate. He is ready to quit his job at Safari Island and go looking for his mate when fate steps in and brings his mate right to the island.

Neither Addison or Chet expected to find love so quickly, but love found them and this is their wonderful story. This book has it all romance, humor, hot hot hot mating and a wonderful HEA.

I highly recommend this book, this author and this series to everyone who loves paranormal romances. I know you will love it as much as I did. Be sure to pick up a copy of this first book in the new series by Lola Kidd, you will be very very glad that you did.
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804 reviews1 follower
July 15, 2015
Cute

A very quick and easy read. Perfect for when your brain needs a break, no stress, definite fluff, or maybe you need a smile. I only wish that I had been along for the trip!
312 reviews1 follower
January 16, 2016
I liked the book. However the love story was rushed/undeveloped and the story needs polishing.
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5,353 reviews46 followers
September 18, 2021
Read in the box set ONCE BITTEN.
Short story with easy answers for things and situations raised.
Okay, this really was on a spin cycle.
We start off with a nice pleasant Lily and a rather unpleasant Addison, then suddenly we get these two friends swapping attitudes.
Lily becomes this judgemental snob and Addison has sex with a virtual stranger who she doesn’t even like, but is then suddenly all, we are mates, yah.
I have grabbed the box set through Kindle Unlimited as I want to read about Lily, Finn and Max.
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520 reviews2 followers
December 22, 2017
Similar to R.E. Butler's zoo series

If you like zoo romances, this series is for you. It's very similar to the zoo series form R.E. Butler
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42 reviews
April 7, 2018
I loved this book and the entire series! Hot shifters and steamy love; what more is there? Well, at least for book plots. I highly recommend you grab this one.
740 reviews5 followers
July 8, 2019
Oh my what a book

I adore the look of this series. Lots of shifters together at one place, give the world something special. The characters and their stories are terrific.
Profile Image for Donna.
1,697 reviews
October 7, 2021
Totally Amazing

this story was really amazing and wonderfully written. It keep me wondering if Chet and Addison were going to be together.
714 reviews
November 6, 2023
Sweet read!

This book from this series was funny, enjoyable, young heartfelt romance💖. What romance reader doesn't love💘 a HEA nice reading!
Profile Image for Judy Lewis.
1,566 reviews55 followers
July 16, 2015
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE !!!
Title: Rhino You Love Me
Series: Safari Shifters
Designation: Book One, Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance Standalone Novella
Author: Lola Kidd
My Rating: FIVE ROCKIN' SAFARI STARS *****
Yowza! Rhino You Love Me is the first release in Lola Kidd's refreshing new Safari Shifters Series and it is an extraordinary breath of fresh air for lovers of paranormal shifter romance! I totally love it! The story is very imaginative, original, fresh, exciting, romantic and sinfully sexy. The dialogue is smart, playful, well written and flows effortlessly. The characters are well crafted, unusual, engaging and absolutely fascinating. Kidd skillfully combines these elements into an fast-paced, fun-filled, innovative adventure brimming with easy lighthearted humor, seductive romance and a totally new twist on sexy shifters. What didn't I like about this story? Not a darn thing! So, are you ready? Buckle up my lovelies! Let's go on safari!

The last couple of years have been extremely difficult for recent college graduate Addison Little. Her parents lost their home and could no longer co-sign her school loans. In her junior year, she was forced to cut her class load and begin a job at a local grocery store and had it not been for the parents of her best friend and roommate, Lily Aris, covering her half of their rent, she would never have been able to finish college and obtain her degree. It may have taken her an extra year but she has finally graduated and is long overdue for a little good fortune for a change. So, it's definitely a welcome reprieve when lucky Lily won an all expense paid deluxe vacation package for two lucky souls to the exclusive Shifter Island in the South Atlantic near Africa which just happens to be the hottest vacation destination around. The resort is a large island park which includes a safari-themed amusement park, an actual safari tour, a five-star beach resort, a new nightclub and Safari Town where the staff lives. And it's owned and operated by shifters. Hubba! Hubba! This trip will be the perfect way to celebrate her graduation. She is more than ready for a relaxing fun adventure and where better to sow some wild oats than a retreat at her dream vacation spot and spend time with some hot, smexy shifters! Where else could you go on safari where the lions would stroll over and turn out to be one of the tour guides??!! Oh my! Little does Addison know that this dream vacation would be one experience that would change her life forever!
Rare white rhinoceros shifter, Chett Gallow is the fourth largest shifter on Safari Island and was the very first employee hired. It was his dream job or at least it had been. That had been eight years ago and he's the most decorated employee on the island but lately he has been unsettled and unhappy. It used to be fun but he's tired of the endless nights of fun with his coworkers and the revolving door of hot women tourists. Now he's looking for something more. He wants to find his mate and settle down and so far, the odds of his mate being one of the tourists had been zero! He still lovs living and working on the island but it looks like he would have to leave if he ever wants to find his mate. Or would he?? His coworkers finally convince him to indulge in a night of fun at the new Club Safari and despite his misgivings, it was totally a night to remember. Chett met beautiful blond bombshell, Addison and it was love and lust at first sight, at least for him! He's finally found his mate! There's only one little problem - she can't stand him! Oh my! Now all he has to do is get her to like him and convince her to stay. What's a guy to do? Why show her his two ton rhino and give her a ride on the beach, of course!!! Let the safari begin!!! Handsome, hunky shifters-check! Gorgeous, curvaceous women tourists-check! A beautiful and popular island vacation resort run by sexy shifters-check! Heated attraction, fiery passion, a little shifter jealousy, some frisky banter, a little hot hanky-panky on a moon-lit beach and a very sweet romance-you bet! That and a whole lot more! Deliciously cute, sinfully sexy, completely captivating and delightfully entertaining. This is a light, brisk, easy read filled with fun, easy humor, playful interactions and interesting, unexpected characters. What an exciting beginning to a fun-filled new series! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read! My only comment is I felt the end of the book was just a little rushed but all fans hate to see a great book end but hopefully we'll hear much more about Addison and Chett in Book Two which features twin crocodile shifters, Max and Finn, and Addison's best friend, Lily Aris. I can hardly wait!

Profile Image for Lisa.
1,391 reviews4 followers
July 18, 2015
Rhino You Love Me is book 1 of the Safari Shifters Book series by Lola Kidd. It tells the tale of recent college graduate, human Addison Little and Rhino shifter Chet Gallow.


Addison Little best friend Lily Aris won an all-expenses paid trip to the exclusive Shifter Island in the South Atlantic near Africa and she’s asked Addison to go with her. Chet Gallow works on Safari Island. He’s been one of the tour bus drivers since the island opened. He loves his life there but he lonely and wants to find his mate. When he meets Addison, he knows she’s the one for him.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The book is well written and loads of fun. The story pulls you in with it's light-hearted, sweet, funny, romantic tone. I loved the characters. They are sexy, humorous, spunky and has great chemistry together. It's a wonderful story. You should get the book.

I recommend this book.

“Copy gifted in exchange for an honest review”
L.
Profile Image for Barb McKinley.
268 reviews8 followers
September 5, 2015
GREAT LITTLE ROMANCE!

This is a short book, well edited and an easy read. This would be a great vacation book. Read it on the plane, at the beach or curl up before going off to dream about your dream shifter.

This is purely romance. My only complaint is that it is too short, no buildup for characters or details to make it a great book. It doesn't really go into enough detail to endear characters or make a mystery about intruders. This book could easily have been a couple more hundred pages. The theme is a new setting with unusual shifters that would be all the better with more development.

It is a good paranormal romance. Anyone who likes paranormal romance will certainly enjoy and be entertained by this book. I recommend it for all adult readers 18 and older. I am going to read the next shifter romance "Two Crocs". More reviews to come.
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2,030 reviews22 followers
July 15, 2015
I was given a complimentary copy for an honest review by author Lola Kidd. This is book 1 of the new series Safari Shifters by the author.

Addison Little was excited that her roommate, Lily, won an expense paid contest to Safari Island. They can't wait to start enjoying the view, especially all the hot shifter guys around them. Chet Gallow works at Safari Island but he is looking to settle down with his mate and start a family. He is ready to leave the island until he sees the curvy goddess Addison. Can he convince her that she is his mate or will he loose her before he even gets started.

This book has a great story line and wonderful characters for any reader to enjoy. The author gave the characters very good interaction.

This is for any paranormal romance book lover.
Profile Image for Linda Levine.
4,643 reviews25 followers
July 16, 2015
What a fun start to the new series! It is nice to see other types of shifters getting a chance at a story. Chet is reaching the point where the fun of a quick hookup is over and he wants to find a mate. Addison has worked hard to finish her college degree and is trilled to get an all-expense paid trip with her friend to this new island staffed primarily by shifters. It is a fun concept and open to a lot more stories. Addison isn't one to pretend and she and Chet don't get off to the best start. He had to work for it.It is a fun, quick read and I look forward to the other upcoming stories. The next one features her best friend. I received a copy in return for a honest review.
48 reviews6 followers
July 18, 2015
Addison & The Handsome Rhino

Rhino You Love Me (Safari Shifters Book 1) is the first in a new series by Lola Kidd. I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a sexy curvy girl and a gorgeous rhinoceros shifter.

Addison's roommate, Lily, wins a dream vacation to a shifter-run resort and they make a pact to enjoy it to the hilt. Addison is quieter than Lily, but she's three ones who gets lucky with the handsome safari guide, Chet, a rhino shifter. Chet recognizes Addison as his true mate and sets out to convince her.

If you liked Lola Kidd's Mail-Order Bride series, you will enjoy this new series as well. I look forward to reading the other Safari Resort stories.
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2,207 reviews24 followers
June 29, 2017
I absolutely love books that don't feature your typical shifters that authors seem to stick to (dragons, wolves, large cats, and bears).
But this story was just too rushed to like much about it.
The love between the characters didn't feel developed, it was a bit odd that the shifters only know their mate after kissing them rather than by scent, and this Safari Island the author was trying to create for readers didn't come across.
I didn't like how the author attempted to develop the characters. Addison was one of those women I just couldn't stand. She seemed too much of a stuck up but then was madly in love with Chet.
Overall, it was a underdeveloped story.
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1,707 reviews
November 6, 2016
This is book #1 in the Safari Shifters series. I had read #3 and just had to read #1 to be caught up.
This was a sweet and enjoyable read. Chet wants to find his mate, he's tired of the party scene on Safari Island. He's planning quitting but his friends talk him into one more night at the new bar.
Addison and Lily have been best friends for a long time so when Lily wins a contest to Safari Island who else but Addison would go with her. When Chet meets Addison he is smitten but so is his friend Shane so when the 2 guys start beating their chests over Addy she decides the are both awful and conceited. Their story is fun and you wish there was a Safari Island full of shifter hunks
Profile Image for Donna Hokanson.
1,694 reviews35 followers
July 18, 2015
Finding your one when you least expect it
This is a great HEA story thats in a setting that is great for more story to come. It's a self-contained story with some action and adventure. Curvy girl go to Shifter run Island for a vacation that they won. Addison meet Chet and even though the attraction is there, Addison isn't so sure about Chet's full of himself attitude. Chet was just about to leave the job and Island in search of a mate when Addison shows up. He's determined to win her over to his way of thinking. Well written and fun story to read.
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1,635 reviews38 followers
July 19, 2015
I got this book in exchange of an honest review, as always I love all of Lola work and there are a few I so want to read, this was an awesome book as usual, who does not love a shifter? I mean they are so hot sexy amazing wonderful viral men I have never read rhino shifter book but this one was cool, besides a curvy woman and a rhino shifter what better combo can there be for my first ever? this book had some nice funny moments as well as steamy charming ones. For those who are or are not a fan of Lola books you better start reading her series and this one is hot as the others.





523 reviews2 followers
July 31, 2015
Move over Olivia (L&K BRIDES)

I so loved this first book in this new series. I was sad to see when lovely and kind brides series ended but Ms. Kidd as done it again with this new series. I cannot wait to read the next book. Chet was so sure of himself when he told Addison loved him and by the end of the year they were going to be married. She thought he was too sure of himself. She didn't realize he was his true mate. I'm not going to give the story away. It is a funny fast pace book and you will not be disappointed.
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216 reviews3 followers
July 17, 2015
Loving this first book in the Lola's new series. A vacation Safari island run by shifters such a cool concept. Addison can't stand Chet when she first meets him at the hot bar on the island. She hates all the male posturing but fate steps in and the brass egotisitical Chet starts to worm his way into her heart. It was a fun twist on the usual shifter story.
I received an ARC for my honest review.
10 reviews
September 5, 2015
I really enjoy this start to this promising series. I love that it is a new take on the shifter romance genre, we see bears and lions a lot in these stories. It is exciting to read something where there are some other shifting possibilities.

My only complaint is that being a novella it's short which is nice and makes it a quick read but I sometimes wish it were longer so I could have more. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Profile Image for Kathy Senft.
150 reviews
August 18, 2015
Just a sweet sweet story, lots of build up for the series to keep you interested in the 'rest of the story' some information I am sure is needed for the mesh into the series, but left you wondering the importance of it to these star struck lovers. This is a AFN ending... continues in the next story settings. I will read the next in series and see what was all about those unwanted visitors on the island.(dangling plots are sometimes frustrating)
Profile Image for Laura.
585 reviews5 followers
July 20, 2015
A great, quick read!

I really enjoyed this novella. It was just the perfect length to get involved in Addison & Chet's romance without it dragging on and being over the top. The love scenes were hot without taking over the whole story. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
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1,816 reviews7 followers
July 25, 2015
I received this book from the Author for an honest review.

this book was fun to read. we meet to best friends who win a all expense paid for vacation to Shifter Island. when they get their the girls meet some hunky men. Addison has quick dislike to Chet. will he get past her dislike? will he realize she is his mate? will they get the relationship to work? will she take on the job?
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