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Shifter Town #2
Caging Ash
"You can't come in here. It's breaking and entering. You're the law."
CAGE DELGADO is the law in Shifter Town. He's a hard alpha lion who's not afraid to lay it on the line to protect his town, or the woman he secretly adores.
ASHLEY AMES is a sweet-tempered lioness who works admin in the local law enforcement offices, and secretly fantasises about the town's sexy sheriff.
But alphas need mates as strong as they are, and Ash is convinced she's too submissive to keep a dominant like Cage's interest for long, so she refuses to act on their burning attraction. But things are changing in Shifter Town. Because Ash is about to come into heat.
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This is Book 2 in the Shifter Town series but is also a great standalone with a HEA.
This story is hot and sexy. You've been warned...
Want a free book from Novalee Swan? Get it now from: novaleeswan.com
CAGE DELGADO is the law in Shifter Town. He's a hard alpha lion who's not afraid to lay it on the line to protect his town, or the woman he secretly adores.
ASHLEY AMES is a sweet-tempered lioness who works admin in the local law enforcement offices, and secretly fantasises about the town's sexy sheriff.
But alphas need mates as strong as they are, and Ash is convinced she's too submissive to keep a dominant like Cage's interest for long, so she refuses to act on their burning attraction. But things are changing in Shifter Town. Because Ash is about to come into heat.
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This is Book 2 in the Shifter Town series but is also a great standalone with a HEA.
This story is hot and sexy. You've been warned...
Want a free book from Novalee Swan? Get it now from: novaleeswan.com
84 pages, ebook
First published August 20, 2015
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Novalee Swan
14 books78 followersI'm just a girl from down under who writes paranormal and contemporary romance. I love travel, my dog Emma, and creating sexy alpha heroes who know how to scorch the sheets — with the right woman.
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April 9, 2021
I got the majority of the books in this series on sale last year because they looked interesting and looking back at it, it was a very good decision ;) for the last few months I’ve been determined to make a solid dent in my Kindle tbr so when I found this series there I figured out I would give it a try, cause it would be a win either way :) either I will love it and can read it with pleasure or I won’t like it and it still will take off four books of my tbr :) and I ended up absolutely loving them :) since I read them one after another, including getting the fifth, and currently last one available, so I can binge all of them, I will write one review with a few words about each book, because I would have to repeat a lot of the things about the series in general so why not make it easier for me ;)
this is an urban fantasy / paranormal series set in an alternate version of our world where paranormal creatures are living out in the open and people know about them :) it takes place in this small-ish town where a lot of them live, hence the name of the series Shifter Town (it’s a nickname of the town) each story technically can be read as a standalone, but I would very highly recommend you to read them in order, cause the main characters are always a strong presence in other books and it will be definitely easier to follow all the connections if you read them that way :) the first three are novellas and the other two full length novels :) I absolutely adore the writing style of Novalee Swan :) she creates great characters and then gives them amazing romances :) there is always a ton of chemistry and banter, phenomenal friendships and all around great fun :) I adore that she doesn’t take these stories too seriously so even though some of them might feel a bit rushed they are always an awesome source of entertainment :)
book #1 Bear temptation 4 stars
first novella that surprised me in the best possible way :) and even though there is a bit of weird pacing (as in a time jump that fits a bit awkwardly in the story) the romance between Kelly and Reid was good enough for me to fall in love with this series :)
book #2 Caging Ash 4 stars
usually I am not a fan of those stories where a couple dances around each other for a long time without doing anything about it, but somehow this one worked… maybe cause it focused on the actual action part ;) I liked it a bit less than the first one, but it was still a good entertainment
book #3 Wolf down 3,5 stars
the last novella and my least favourite in the series, mainly because it really should have been longer, especially if you take into account the issues Lucas has… he struggles with some serious shit and we don’t really have the time in this story to really deal with it… nonetheless, it was a solid addition to the series
book #4 Bear essentials 5 stars
my favourite so far :) what the previous stories lacked (mostly because they were too short) this one delivers plenty :) we have a slower build of the relationship, with all that delicious tension and great chemistry :) there are friendships forming, with a lot of appearances from all the previous couples as well as introducing some new characters, most of which will for sure get stories in the future (or so I hope) also, it includes some of my favourite tropes in books :) we have a big, mostly silent guy who looks terrifying, but is just the sweetest teddy bear in the world :) and we have Lily, who has a hard past behind her and now she’s working to rebuild her life… add to it a slow building romance and it was a done deal for me :) also, the writing style gets even better when you have a full length novel to build the story
book #5 Ever unbroken 5 stars
this one surprised me :) I’m not gonna lie, I was more curious about other characters getting their own story first, but I was hopeful I would still love this one and damn… it was soooo good :) I loved Renkin Jones and his twin brother before but Sabine was a bit of a mystery for me… mainly because she kept her distance from everyone… but the more I read and learned about her, the more I understood her attitude… because once we learn more about her past and why she acts this way… once we get under that attitude and shell she puts up before the world… *sighs* watching these two fall for each other was wonderful… we also get a few more potential couples for future books and I need them all in my hands ASAP
honestly, I can’t believe more people haven’t heard about this series :) I highly recommend you to check it out :) it’s fun and super entertaining, perfect if you want to escape reality for a while :)
XOXO
A
this is an urban fantasy / paranormal series set in an alternate version of our world where paranormal creatures are living out in the open and people know about them :) it takes place in this small-ish town where a lot of them live, hence the name of the series Shifter Town (it’s a nickname of the town) each story technically can be read as a standalone, but I would very highly recommend you to read them in order, cause the main characters are always a strong presence in other books and it will be definitely easier to follow all the connections if you read them that way :) the first three are novellas and the other two full length novels :) I absolutely adore the writing style of Novalee Swan :) she creates great characters and then gives them amazing romances :) there is always a ton of chemistry and banter, phenomenal friendships and all around great fun :) I adore that she doesn’t take these stories too seriously so even though some of them might feel a bit rushed they are always an awesome source of entertainment :)
book #1 Bear temptation 4 stars
first novella that surprised me in the best possible way :) and even though there is a bit of weird pacing (as in a time jump that fits a bit awkwardly in the story) the romance between Kelly and Reid was good enough for me to fall in love with this series :)
book #2 Caging Ash 4 stars
usually I am not a fan of those stories where a couple dances around each other for a long time without doing anything about it, but somehow this one worked… maybe cause it focused on the actual action part ;) I liked it a bit less than the first one, but it was still a good entertainment
book #3 Wolf down 3,5 stars
the last novella and my least favourite in the series, mainly because it really should have been longer, especially if you take into account the issues Lucas has… he struggles with some serious shit and we don’t really have the time in this story to really deal with it… nonetheless, it was a solid addition to the series
book #4 Bear essentials 5 stars
my favourite so far :) what the previous stories lacked (mostly because they were too short) this one delivers plenty :) we have a slower build of the relationship, with all that delicious tension and great chemistry :) there are friendships forming, with a lot of appearances from all the previous couples as well as introducing some new characters, most of which will for sure get stories in the future (or so I hope) also, it includes some of my favourite tropes in books :) we have a big, mostly silent guy who looks terrifying, but is just the sweetest teddy bear in the world :) and we have Lily, who has a hard past behind her and now she’s working to rebuild her life… add to it a slow building romance and it was a done deal for me :) also, the writing style gets even better when you have a full length novel to build the story
book #5 Ever unbroken 5 stars
this one surprised me :) I’m not gonna lie, I was more curious about other characters getting their own story first, but I was hopeful I would still love this one and damn… it was soooo good :) I loved Renkin Jones and his twin brother before but Sabine was a bit of a mystery for me… mainly because she kept her distance from everyone… but the more I read and learned about her, the more I understood her attitude… because once we learn more about her past and why she acts this way… once we get under that attitude and shell she puts up before the world… *sighs* watching these two fall for each other was wonderful… we also get a few more potential couples for future books and I need them all in my hands ASAP
honestly, I can’t believe more people haven’t heard about this series :) I highly recommend you to check it out :) it’s fun and super entertaining, perfect if you want to escape reality for a while :)
XOXO
A
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October 13, 2020
Quick(ish) Review
Funny, smutty and quick, with some good found family dynamics that make me want to keep reading. I’m still enjoying the series. Onto the next.
Funny, smutty and quick, with some good found family dynamics that make me want to keep reading. I’m still enjoying the series. Onto the next.
March 28, 2016
3 1/2 stars
September 8, 2023
»I'm used to women really likin' the fact I'm alpha. Typical, I fall for the one woman who runs from it.«
★ ★ ★ ★
Ash and Cage are so cute. Again an enjoyable story with likeable characters and a good romance. Everything a short book like this needs. Would definitely recommend!
#1 Bear Temptation ★ ★ ★ ★
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#2 Caging Ash ★ ★ ★ ★
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#3 Wolf Down ★ ★ ★
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#4 Bear Essentials ★ ★ ★ ★
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★ ★ ★ ★
Ash and Cage are so cute. Again an enjoyable story with likeable characters and a good romance. Everything a short book like this needs. Would definitely recommend!
#1 Bear Temptation ★ ★ ★ ★
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#2 Caging Ash ★ ★ ★ ★
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September 19, 2015
Pretty much just sex the whole time. Not a lot of plot. Good for something short and dirty.
March 3, 2020
3 Stars
October 24, 2021
4.5 stars.
Book 2 of Shifter Town which takes place in Rosewood, TN. In Book 1, we get a foreknowledge of Ash Ames' unrequited love to the town's sheriff, Cage Delgado, the town's alpha lion shifter. Working in the same building for three years hasn't helped her much. Worse when she's going through a heat.
In her most recent heat onset, she had the misfortune of agreeing to be called in for overtime. Normally, she would say "no". But thing time, she had been under the impression that Cage would be off duty, so what's the harm? Well... the harm is when he himself has to bring in a brawler from Bear's Bar personally, and he gets a nostril-full of Ash's fertile pheromones. So what's the problem? Ash isn't an alpha lioness who could defend her claim on Cage. And there's another alpha female lion in town who would and is trying to nab Cage, and SHE'S going through her heat and wants Cage to relieve her of her cycle's sufferings.
What's a girl lioness to do?
I enjoyed reading more world-creating of this hidden Appalachian town. I found better character development in this story than in Book 1. I wish Novalee Swan would go into better detail of the lion shifter politics. We know the local pride goes on hunts, ones that Ash avoids. I just wished we could have see a lot more of that side of Shifter Town.
Editing was a bit better this time. Less word-switching or wrong words (continuity issues). Still the broken paragraphs which annoy me as I am a speed reader. I will be reading Book 3 based on this book. So just buy the whole series because I've read it twice in the last twenty-four hours!
Book 2 of Shifter Town which takes place in Rosewood, TN. In Book 1, we get a foreknowledge of Ash Ames' unrequited love to the town's sheriff, Cage Delgado, the town's alpha lion shifter. Working in the same building for three years hasn't helped her much. Worse when she's going through a heat.
In her most recent heat onset, she had the misfortune of agreeing to be called in for overtime. Normally, she would say "no". But thing time, she had been under the impression that Cage would be off duty, so what's the harm? Well... the harm is when he himself has to bring in a brawler from Bear's Bar personally, and he gets a nostril-full of Ash's fertile pheromones. So what's the problem? Ash isn't an alpha lioness who could defend her claim on Cage. And there's another alpha female lion in town who would and is trying to nab Cage, and SHE'S going through her heat and wants Cage to relieve her of her cycle's sufferings.
What's a girl lioness to do?
I enjoyed reading more world-creating of this hidden Appalachian town. I found better character development in this story than in Book 1. I wish Novalee Swan would go into better detail of the lion shifter politics. We know the local pride goes on hunts, ones that Ash avoids. I just wished we could have see a lot more of that side of Shifter Town.
Editing was a bit better this time. Less word-switching or wrong words (continuity issues). Still the broken paragraphs which annoy me as I am a speed reader. I will be reading Book 3 based on this book. So just buy the whole series because I've read it twice in the last twenty-four hours!
September 13, 2019
Oh my... Cage is HOT...
If only the local police were how he is described.
Yum...
Anyway, I love shifter romances in general. They're my go to if I need a good read that I know ticks all the boxes.
This is very well written for me, the odd typo - but wow I'm sure I will leave some typos in this review. Being a writer myself I know the typo gremlin comes to us all!
The sexual tension between these two characters is very addictive - (I've read this book a few times now...) Ash seems timid, but actually she isn't. She is just strong in another way. She isn't bitchy or snotty. She is confident and protective of her friends and loved ones. I love that her animal was brought out to protect the man she knew was hers.
It was as if her character realised, no he is mine and I DO deserve him.
The fact that Cage knew this all along and waited for her to realise this just makes him hotter...
If only the local police were how he is described.
Yum...
Anyway, I love shifter romances in general. They're my go to if I need a good read that I know ticks all the boxes.
This is very well written for me, the odd typo - but wow I'm sure I will leave some typos in this review. Being a writer myself I know the typo gremlin comes to us all!
The sexual tension between these two characters is very addictive - (I've read this book a few times now...) Ash seems timid, but actually she isn't. She is just strong in another way. She isn't bitchy or snotty. She is confident and protective of her friends and loved ones. I love that her animal was brought out to protect the man she knew was hers.
It was as if her character realised, no he is mine and I DO deserve him.
The fact that Cage knew this all along and waited for her to realise this just makes him hotter...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2020
Good god, love shifters, love Alphas, and would love to find my own. hahah
CAGE DELGADO a alpha lion who is also the sheriff in Shifter town and how has wanted Ash from the day he met her, is also the law in Shifter Town. He's a hard alpha lion who's not afraid to lay it on the line to protect his town, or the woman he secretly adores.
ASHLEY AMES, is the lioness that he wants and who also wants him, but is keeping away from him, as she is afraid she is not good enough for him.
Well if you want to find out if they finally make it , if they mate you will have to read this book, its a great story, the characters are even better, can't wait to read more
CAGE DELGADO a alpha lion who is also the sheriff in Shifter town and how has wanted Ash from the day he met her, is also the law in Shifter Town. He's a hard alpha lion who's not afraid to lay it on the line to protect his town, or the woman he secretly adores.
ASHLEY AMES, is the lioness that he wants and who also wants him, but is keeping away from him, as she is afraid she is not good enough for him.
Well if you want to find out if they finally make it , if they mate you will have to read this book, its a great story, the characters are even better, can't wait to read more
November 20, 2020
Caging Ash—Novalee Swan – The local sheriff has a crush of the police station’s office manager. Ash had been avoiding her crush on Cage for three year because she thinks she is too submissive to keep the other lady lions away from her man. But a crazy bet and a bad pun give her the chance to prove to herself that she can handle Cage and anyone dumb enough to try and get between them! Happy Reading!
October 15, 2020
Excellent series! Out of the series, this is my favorite. The attraction between Cage and Ash is out of this world. Ash has been fighting her feelings for Cage, but circumstances change and she ends up fighting off another lioness for her man. Tons of romance and off-the-charts entertainment. I'm really looking forward to more books by this author.
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December 13, 2019
Cage and Ash
Oh WOW! This delightful story is just wonderful! Cage and Ashley have been dancing 💃 around each other for three years. When the couple 💑 finally do acknowledge their feelings for each other, the heat is off the charts! Good Book, Great Series!
Oh WOW! This delightful story is just wonderful! Cage and Ashley have been dancing 💃 around each other for three years. When the couple 💑 finally do acknowledge their feelings for each other, the heat is off the charts! Good Book, Great Series!
February 26, 2020
Brings the Heat
These two have waited three years to act on their feelings and once they do, wow!
There is intense chemistry between them and the author doesn’t make you wait.
I’m looking forward to reading more in the series.
These two have waited three years to act on their feelings and once they do, wow!
There is intense chemistry between them and the author doesn’t make you wait.
I’m looking forward to reading more in the series.
March 10, 2020
Loved it
I hate when the female shifter is a weakling, this is not that book. finally we have a female shifter who is strong, handles her business, doesn’t need to be rescued or saved al or protected but they can also protect themselves and she does a great job of doing that
I hate when the female shifter is a weakling, this is not that book. finally we have a female shifter who is strong, handles her business, doesn’t need to be rescued or saved al or protected but they can also protect themselves and she does a great job of doing that
October 2, 2020
I love this series! Binge read all four books in 24 hours, couldn't put them down! Incredibly well written, hilarious, and great characters who enthrall you from page one! I highly recommend checking it out!
October 12, 2020
Hot
Another lovely visit to the shifter town of Redwood and our friends there. Cage has been chasing Ash for 3 years and she’s finally stopped running for a moment but will she let him catch her for keeps?
Another lovely visit to the shifter town of Redwood and our friends there. Cage has been chasing Ash for 3 years and she’s finally stopped running for a moment but will she let him catch her for keeps?
October 13, 2020
Hot cop and kitty
Loved these two cat characters, sweet love after wanting each other from afar. Enjoyed meeting other characters from this shifter town. On to the next in the series.
Loved these two cat characters, sweet love after wanting each other from afar. Enjoyed meeting other characters from this shifter town. On to the next in the series.
August 5, 2021
This one wasn't as good as the first in the series, but it did pick up with same characters. This was a culmination on 2 people that were longing for each other and never made the move. There were some funny circumstances and some action. Nice short read.
February 18, 2019
Caging ash
Caging ash love this series there not messing around they take what's theirs what a read great series give it a read
Caging ash love this series there not messing around they take what's theirs what a read great series give it a read
December 16, 2019
Such a sweet book of live that took its time. I loved how Cage gave Ashley time to make up her mind and become strong. Great book...now on to Lucas.
June 23, 2020
Better than the first, but still more sex than story.
Got this in a 3 book boxset.
Got this in a 3 book boxset.
August 28, 2020
Another funny, entertaining book in the series.
October 7, 2020
Just sex, no plot, a cat fight and a set up for Sofia and Lucas for book three.
On my Were Scale of hotness, 2 stars.
On my Were Scale of hotness, 2 stars.
October 14, 2020
Loved it.
Sheriff Cage is hot enough to make you break the law. I love big cats and the girl fight was priceless. I'm falling in love with Shifter Town.
Sheriff Cage is hot enough to make you break the law. I love big cats and the girl fight was priceless. I'm falling in love with Shifter Town.
October 30, 2020
Enjoyed this book as much as the first. Enjoyed Ash finally getting what she craved for last three years, Cage too. 😉👍
December 28, 2020
Who would`ve thought, that a submissive lioness could cause so much trouble when she`s getting into heat? - Really loved Ash in this one.
January 11, 2021
It’s a cute story, but the sex scenes are weird and not hot at all.
January 21, 2021
Shifter Town part two, Cage and Ash have danced around each other for the past three years, so when they finally admit their feelings for each other things get seriously hot and steamy.
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