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* * * Complete, full-length novel!
Can be read as a standalone book. * * *
What if your fated mate was just an app swipe away?
Sexy bear shifter Bruno Davis is tortured by a tragic past. Between firefighting and being a single parent to his nine-year-old son, there's no space in his life for anything else.
Lori is fleeing to Hope Valley to begin a new life after being dumped by her cheating husband. After all the pain she's been through, she doesn't even want to hear about men.
When a terrible accident puts their lives on a collision course, Bruno’s bear tells him that the beautiful, curvy woman he snatches from an explosion is his mate. But the darkness in his soul convinces him that they can't be together.
Through friendship, they develop a powerful attraction. While Lori is willing to take a chance on the brave firefighter who treats her like no one else has before, emotionally damaged Bruno rejects her, hurting her badly.
But when Lori’s life is thrown into horrific danger, he doesn’t hesitate to save her. Will he make it in time, and will this convince him that he was wrong about the lonely destiny that he imagined for himself?
Will fate tear them apart, or will the wild passion between them pull them together?
This is a full-length standalone novel! HEA and no cliffhanger!
Note: This book and all other books in the Hope Valley Dating App series are standalone and can be read completely independently.
Want more romance from Ariana Hawkes? Get your free book now! ---> arianahawkes.com/freebook
Can be read as a standalone book. * * *
What if your fated mate was just an app swipe away?
Sexy bear shifter Bruno Davis is tortured by a tragic past. Between firefighting and being a single parent to his nine-year-old son, there's no space in his life for anything else.
Lori is fleeing to Hope Valley to begin a new life after being dumped by her cheating husband. After all the pain she's been through, she doesn't even want to hear about men.
When a terrible accident puts their lives on a collision course, Bruno’s bear tells him that the beautiful, curvy woman he snatches from an explosion is his mate. But the darkness in his soul convinces him that they can't be together.
Through friendship, they develop a powerful attraction. While Lori is willing to take a chance on the brave firefighter who treats her like no one else has before, emotionally damaged Bruno rejects her, hurting her badly.
But when Lori’s life is thrown into horrific danger, he doesn’t hesitate to save her. Will he make it in time, and will this convince him that he was wrong about the lonely destiny that he imagined for himself?
Will fate tear them apart, or will the wild passion between them pull them together?
This is a full-length standalone novel! HEA and no cliffhanger!
Note: This book and all other books in the Hope Valley Dating App series are standalone and can be read completely independently.
Want more romance from Ariana Hawkes? Get your free book now! ---> arianahawkes.com/freebook
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2015
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Ariana Hawkes
104 books498 followersUSA Today bestselling author Ariana Hawkes writes spicy romantic stories with lovable characters, plenty of suspense, and a whole lot of laughs. She told her first story at the age of four, and has been writing ever since, for both work and pleasure. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two huskies.
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October 18, 2015
Call the Fire Department!
Another great love story from my favorite app.
Lori never imagined her life could get any worse after leaving her cheating husband, but it goes crazy as she drives to her hometown of Hope Valley to stay with her sister Andrea. She also never thought she would get tingly at the sight of another man, but when she gets a good look at that fireman who just saved her life and her daughters, well she discovers that she is not dead inside after all.
Bruno is a bear shifter and a fireman who has dedicated his life to saving people from fires since his mate died in one 5 years earlier, that and his son Tad. He feels electricity whenever he so much as accidently touches Lori, but he is convinced that he can never be with her because he saved her life from a fire and that is a bad omen.
A series of events just might change his mind though.
Although Shiftr doesn't directly play a part in bringing these tortured souls together, they do give them 100% match, but will they pay heed to the app?
Another great story!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Another great love story from my favorite app.
Lori never imagined her life could get any worse after leaving her cheating husband, but it goes crazy as she drives to her hometown of Hope Valley to stay with her sister Andrea. She also never thought she would get tingly at the sight of another man, but when she gets a good look at that fireman who just saved her life and her daughters, well she discovers that she is not dead inside after all.
Bruno is a bear shifter and a fireman who has dedicated his life to saving people from fires since his mate died in one 5 years earlier, that and his son Tad. He feels electricity whenever he so much as accidently touches Lori, but he is convinced that he can never be with her because he saved her life from a fire and that is a bad omen.
A series of events just might change his mind though.
Although Shiftr doesn't directly play a part in bringing these tortured souls together, they do give them 100% match, but will they pay heed to the app?
Another great story!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 19, 2015
"Sweet, Funny and amazing story!"
This series is exciting and so much fun to read!. The story line will keep you glued to the pages!. You will fall in love with the characters!. This is one of those series you never get tired of reading!
Lori a curvy young mother just found out her husband had been cheating on her sense she was six months pregnant with their daughter. Now he wants to divorce her and marry his shinny mistress. to top that off he does not want to have any thing to do with their baby girl Nancy. So Lori packs up her and Nancy and heads back to her home town of Hope Vally. Just before they get to town they are in a terrible accident. They are rescued by a super sexy Bear shifter Fireman Bruno who is a single dad to a nine year old boy cub. Bruno lost his mate in a house fire. This is why he became a fireman. Bruno feels an instant connection Lori but fights it as he feels her fiery accident was a bad omen. When Lori is introduced to the Shiftr app by her sister she finds her and Bruno are 100% perfect mates!.
You will love this quirky,funny,sweet and amazing 5-star plus book and series!. It is a must must read!
This series is exciting and so much fun to read!. The story line will keep you glued to the pages!. You will fall in love with the characters!. This is one of those series you never get tired of reading!
Lori a curvy young mother just found out her husband had been cheating on her sense she was six months pregnant with their daughter. Now he wants to divorce her and marry his shinny mistress. to top that off he does not want to have any thing to do with their baby girl Nancy. So Lori packs up her and Nancy and heads back to her home town of Hope Vally. Just before they get to town they are in a terrible accident. They are rescued by a super sexy Bear shifter Fireman Bruno who is a single dad to a nine year old boy cub. Bruno lost his mate in a house fire. This is why he became a fireman. Bruno feels an instant connection Lori but fights it as he feels her fiery accident was a bad omen. When Lori is introduced to the Shiftr app by her sister she finds her and Bruno are 100% perfect mates!.
You will love this quirky,funny,sweet and amazing 5-star plus book and series!. It is a must must read!
May 25, 2017
I enjoyed the first two stories in this series, they were sweet and lite and fun to read. But this one left me confused and annoyed.
July 21, 2016
Got a new Kindle the other day, so trying to clean off the old one of what is on there. I guess that is one way of getting through your TBR.
March 14, 2020
3 Stars
June 9, 2024
Sexy bear shifter Bruno Davis is tortured by a tragic past. Between firefighting and being a single parent to his nine-year-old son, there's no space in his life for anything else. Lori is fleeing to Hope Valley to begin a new life after being dumped by her cheating husband. After all the pain she's been through, she doesn't even want to hear about men. When a terrible accident puts their lives on a collision course, Bruno’s bear tells him that the beautiful, curvy woman he snatches from an explosion is his mate. But the darkness in his soul convinces him that they can't be together. Through friendship, they develop a powerful attraction. While Lori is willing to take a chance on the brave firefighter who treats her like no one else has before, emotionally damaged Bruno rejects her, hurting her badly. But when Lori’s life is thrown into horrific danger, he doesn’t hesitate to save her. Will he make it in time, and will this convince him that he was wrong about the lonely destiny that he imagined for himself?
The Bear shifter romance is a fabulous read from beginning to end and it was very difficult to put down as it was that good I read it in one day. The characters was excellently put together and the personalities of them both were brilliant. Arianna Hawkes is a phenomenal author and this is just a small sample of her fabulous work. I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.
The Bear shifter romance is a fabulous read from beginning to end and it was very difficult to put down as it was that good I read it in one day. The characters was excellently put together and the personalities of them both were brilliant. Arianna Hawkes is a phenomenal author and this is just a small sample of her fabulous work. I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.
July 8, 2024
I just could not get into this book at all. There was way too much going on. It could have easily been 100 pages shorter. Also a little too long for a novella in my opinion
Bruno saves Lori from a car accident. She likes him but he doesn't want to date anyone having already lost his first mate. Lori just discovered her husband was cheating so she is ok been friends but he doesn't seem to want that either.
The get a 100% match on the app but he wont admit he likes her at first then he finally does accept he likes her but cant date her, then he does something he thinks it the right thing but it puts Lori in danger. Its his preteen son who tells him to accept Lori as his mate and he goes off to rescue her.
There was too much going on. There were chapters from her friends pov and there were pages and pages of her just feeding her baby or him playing ball with his son. Just a whole lot of nothing. And then we got a pov from the bad guys. That was weird. Then its just ended, no epilogue so yeah big disappointment
Bruno saves Lori from a car accident. She likes him but he doesn't want to date anyone having already lost his first mate. Lori just discovered her husband was cheating so she is ok been friends but he doesn't seem to want that either.
The get a 100% match on the app but he wont admit he likes her at first then he finally does accept he likes her but cant date her, then he does something he thinks it the right thing but it puts Lori in danger. Its his preteen son who tells him to accept Lori as his mate and he goes off to rescue her.
There was too much going on. There were chapters from her friends pov and there were pages and pages of her just feeding her baby or him playing ball with his son. Just a whole lot of nothing. And then we got a pov from the bad guys. That was weird. Then its just ended, no epilogue so yeah big disappointment
December 14, 2018
Entertaining short reads, with a fun concept.
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
August 18, 2017
Awwww another lovely Shiftr romance. Lori and Bruno meet suddenly after Lori has an accident, Bruno feels protective but also holds a hurtful past close to his chest. Lori is getting through a divorce so goes home to Hopevalley to stay with her sister Andrea. Bruno knows they have a connection but doesn't want to take it further, unfortunately fate has other ideas, and disaster always brings people together....
Another lovely read, again the story and plot are nice. All the characters are great, hot sex scenes but very romantic too. Lots of angst but a nice read.
Another lovely read, again the story and plot are nice. All the characters are great, hot sex scenes but very romantic too. Lots of angst but a nice read.
October 14, 2018
Life Saved, Love Anew
Out of heartache and tragedy love can grow and heal. Lori is single again after her cheating ex confessed to affairs, Bruno has chosen to raise his son alone after the tragedy of losing his mate. Guilt keeps him isolated until he gets a second chance for love. The characters are awesome, storyline keeps you hooked. Reading this series for the second time and love it.
Out of heartache and tragedy love can grow and heal. Lori is single again after her cheating ex confessed to affairs, Bruno has chosen to raise his son alone after the tragedy of losing his mate. Guilt keeps him isolated until he gets a second chance for love. The characters are awesome, storyline keeps you hooked. Reading this series for the second time and love it.
May 16, 2022
Shiftr——Lori
This is the story of Bruno and Lori. Lori is the younger sister of Andrea who we met in a previous story. She is recently divorced with a young daughter. She goes to stay with Andrea and her husband while she gets on her feet. While on the way there she’s involved in a car wreck and it’s there she meets Bruno a bear shifter firefighter. There are sexual scenes that may offend some readers.
This is the story of Bruno and Lori. Lori is the younger sister of Andrea who we met in a previous story. She is recently divorced with a young daughter. She goes to stay with Andrea and her husband while she gets on her feet. While on the way there she’s involved in a car wreck and it’s there she meets Bruno a bear shifter firefighter. There are sexual scenes that may offend some readers.
February 19, 2024
A bear shifter to the rescue
This book about a bear shifter and a newly divorced woman with a baby it's well worth reading. There's some fun in it and also some funniness and it is well. The characters werewriting and easily Understand you understandable. The Wilson case of shifters are the mangy mutts that are criminals. The author visitedly described them and they were dispulsive. I enjoyed the Back and forth chat between the 2 main characters. Each with their insecurities.
This book about a bear shifter and a newly divorced woman with a baby it's well worth reading. There's some fun in it and also some funniness and it is well. The characters werewriting and easily Understand you understandable. The Wilson case of shifters are the mangy mutts that are criminals. The author visitedly described them and they were dispulsive. I enjoyed the Back and forth chat between the 2 main characters. Each with their insecurities.
December 7, 2017
A bear firefighter to the rescue
A woman who just left her cheating husband on the way to her sisters house with her little girl has an accident that changes her life forever. A hunky fireman rescues them from the car accident and is a bear shifter can they find happiness together? I highly recommend this series. They are quick reads and so much fun.
A woman who just left her cheating husband on the way to her sisters house with her little girl has an accident that changes her life forever. A hunky fireman rescues them from the car accident and is a bear shifter can they find happiness together? I highly recommend this series. They are quick reads and so much fun.
January 31, 2018
A sad but happy story...
Lori had a Hell of a life. Going from the worst home life to the worse marriage, Lori had no where to go but home to Hope Valley. She and her daughter Nancy ended up being rescued by a handsome fireman named Bruno seconds before her car blew up.
I love Lori and Bruno's story the most out of the series, because it has everything you want in storyline.
Lori had a Hell of a life. Going from the worst home life to the worse marriage, Lori had no where to go but home to Hope Valley. She and her daughter Nancy ended up being rescued by a handsome fireman named Bruno seconds before her car blew up.
I love Lori and Bruno's story the most out of the series, because it has everything you want in storyline.
April 15, 2022
Second chance for love/family
Bruno & Lori: He was a firefighter that saved her and her baby, but he had a mate before so he wasn't looking. She was leaving her ex husband who was abusive and a-hole. She was going to her sister's house to start over. The characters will take you through twists and turns through out their journey to find their fated mate.
Bruno & Lori: He was a firefighter that saved her and her baby, but he had a mate before so he wasn't looking. She was leaving her ex husband who was abusive and a-hole. She was going to her sister's house to start over. The characters will take you through twists and turns through out their journey to find their fated mate.
April 21, 2024
Shifter Swipe left for love 6
Loved both characters and both had been through a lot before they met. Glad Bruno got over feeling guilty about his partners death. Lori had a horrible marriage and got out of it very quickly. Nice storyline and just the right length for a book. When they get to long and drawn out they lose me. Will definitely read more of Ariana books 👍🏼
Loved both characters and both had been through a lot before they met. Glad Bruno got over feeling guilty about his partners death. Lori had a horrible marriage and got out of it very quickly. Nice storyline and just the right length for a book. When they get to long and drawn out they lose me. Will definitely read more of Ariana books 👍🏼
June 30, 2017
I so loved this story but for me if Ariana ever wrote a series were the kids had all grown up I so see Nancy (Lori's daughter) and Tad (Bruno's son) as mates if Tad ever shifted. But that might just be me.
August 16, 2017
Firefighters and bears, oh my.....
Bruno has already lost one mate, so when he meets Lori, he tries to ignore their connection even though he knows she is his mate. Fate,however, has other plans.
Bruno has already lost one mate, so when he meets Lori, he tries to ignore their connection even though he knows she is his mate. Fate,however, has other plans.
August 25, 2017
Curvy beautiful women and strong handsome shifters
Simple love story with a slight twist. Two people ready to find love, an app created for just shifters and curvy ladies. Who could ask for more with a HEA.
Simple love story with a slight twist. Two people ready to find love, an app created for just shifters and curvy ladies. Who could ask for more with a HEA.
December 2, 2017
Another good one
OK so this story seemed a little slower than the previous books but it made you root for Bruno and Lori I did enjoy the book overall and new I am off to read the next in the series.
OK so this story seemed a little slower than the previous books but it made you root for Bruno and Lori I did enjoy the book overall and new I am off to read the next in the series.
August 7, 2019
Intriguing series
Bruno & Lori & Tad & Nancy love story was very intriguing and intense from the very beginning till the end. I’m glad they finally found one another and got to have their happily ever after.
Bruno & Lori & Tad & Nancy love story was very intriguing and intense from the very beginning till the end. I’m glad they finally found one another and got to have their happily ever after.
March 24, 2024
Beautiful story!!
Like the books before it, this one gives you all the feels you could want. It has heartache, sorrow, reuniting with family, hope, inspiration, and lots of drama. I love the way these two families become one!! 💖
Like the books before it, this one gives you all the feels you could want. It has heartache, sorrow, reuniting with family, hope, inspiration, and lots of drama. I love the way these two families become one!! 💖
April 14, 2024
So sweet
Lovely story. I could see the painful path Lori's life followed. Her trip to stay with her sister was another trauma to come, only it lead to a new beginning for her life's direction, and healing her heart.
Lovely story. I could see the painful path Lori's life followed. Her trip to stay with her sister was another trauma to come, only it lead to a new beginning for her life's direction, and healing her heart.
October 1, 2024
Beautiful Love Story
I really enjoyed this book and really liked all the characters but my favorites were Bruno, Lori and Bruno’s son Tad. I would love to read more about their family.
I really enjoyed this book and really liked all the characters but my favorites were Bruno, Lori and Bruno’s son Tad. I would love to read more about their family.
May 12, 2017
I enjoyed the story, but the story felt choppy and didn't grab me quite as much as some of the other stories.
June 5, 2017
Shiftr: Swipe Left for Love (Lori)
This was great I Loved it and I can't wait to read the next one in the series and I will be reading it next .....
This was great I Loved it and I can't wait to read the next one in the series and I will be reading it next .....
June 20, 2017
BRILLLIANT
July 31, 2017
A little danger
I liked the story and the growth all of the characters went through to get their happily ever after. All Shiftr series books are in Kindle Unlimited.
I liked the story and the growth all of the characters went through to get their happily ever after. All Shiftr series books are in Kindle Unlimited.
September 16, 2017
loved reading the series im on to the next one and cannot stop love them
September 15, 2017
Excellent! Very romantic and sweet shifter romance!
Danger, heroism, great plot and steamy sex .
(Unfortunately it contains too much swearing, without the f#@*%! words the book would be wonderful)
Danger, heroism, great plot and steamy sex .
(Unfortunately it contains too much swearing, without the f#@*%! words the book would be wonderful)
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