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Shiftr Dating App #8
Jessica
Three best friends separated for ten years, the laws of a clan, and a forbidden love clash in the latest episode of this bestselling series.
Curvy geek girl Jessica Schmidt works as a developer for the dating app Shiftr. When her two best friends, who disappeared in mysterious circumstances ten years earlier, come to the office looking for mates, she couldn't be more shocked. Will their friendship be the same when she finds out what happened to them, and what’s she supposed to do with the creeping attraction she feels for the sexy, strong, protective men they've become?
As the son of an alpha, Christian Taylor carries a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. Not least the pressure to be a perfect son to parents who’ve already lost one child. He’s overjoyed to have his best friend back in his life, and he’s doing his best to ignore the fact that she’s turned into a stunning beauty. But suddenly, his father’s life is in danger, and he’s got to take care of his clan. Christian has a very important question to ask Jessica, but one that will leave her with a terrible choice to make.
Lucas McCoy has been secretly in love with Jessica for as long as he can remember. When they meet after ten years, his attraction is stronger than ever, but he quickly realizes that he’s a full-grown bear and can’t go on acting like a love-sick puppy any more. He tries hard to put his feelings aside and date other women, but when he figures out that things between Jessica and Christian might be more than platonic, his bear won’t let her go without a fight.
Curvy geek girl Jessica Schmidt works as a developer for the dating app Shiftr. When her two best friends, who disappeared in mysterious circumstances ten years earlier, come to the office looking for mates, she couldn't be more shocked. Will their friendship be the same when she finds out what happened to them, and what’s she supposed to do with the creeping attraction she feels for the sexy, strong, protective men they've become?
As the son of an alpha, Christian Taylor carries a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. Not least the pressure to be a perfect son to parents who’ve already lost one child. He’s overjoyed to have his best friend back in his life, and he’s doing his best to ignore the fact that she’s turned into a stunning beauty. But suddenly, his father’s life is in danger, and he’s got to take care of his clan. Christian has a very important question to ask Jessica, but one that will leave her with a terrible choice to make.
Lucas McCoy has been secretly in love with Jessica for as long as he can remember. When they meet after ten years, his attraction is stronger than ever, but he quickly realizes that he’s a full-grown bear and can’t go on acting like a love-sick puppy any more. He tries hard to put his feelings aside and date other women, but when he figures out that things between Jessica and Christian might be more than platonic, his bear won’t let her go without a fight.
148 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2016
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Ariana Hawkes
104 books496 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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April 11, 2016
Shiftr: Swipe Left for Love Jessica
BBW Bear Shifter Menage Romance
Hope Valley BBW Dating App Romance Book 8
by Ariana Hawkes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This storyline is magnificent, blending and molding with the characters and their life changes. The storyline is good and the plot flow is great, the dialogue for me is sweet with some humor and I was just left with a sense of romance. I am screaming from the roof tops I am hooked on this series! This series is truely wonderful. I love these characters more and more with every book I read. This one especially made me laugh many times. Don't get me wrong, it was full of heartwarming, romantic, and action scenes as well. But I in no way expected it to be funny. Especially NOT as funny as it was! I mean, I was actually laughing out loud many times throughout this book. These characters were well thought out, and played their roles at every turn. Ariana Hawkes never loses sight of her characters she's writing about, she always keeps them well true to their self. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment. There isn't anything that can diminishes this STORYLINE it's just AWESOME. Which makes it worth the price You will NOT be disappointed. WELL WORTH THE READ!
I have reviewed all of eight books of this series and I find myself so excited with every book in this series they give me a loving experience. With the Hope Valley BBW Dating App Romances I found that the Town which Ariana has created is so loving and intricate that each book has more depth to allow me to truly relate into these stories. What I find as I read each book with Love and knowledge is what I've found in the preceding books which is the enjoyment and smiles of the each book I have read. I get a same feelings with Shiftr: Swipe Left for Love Jessica BBW Bear Shifter Menage Romance Hope Valley BBW Dating App Romance Book 8. Jessica Schmidt, Christian Taylor and Lucas McCoy were best friends but they were separated by Christian and Lucas parents but fate stepped in after ten years.
Jessica Schmidt is a geek but curvy girl who works as a developer for the dating app Shiftr. When after ten years her two best friends, just happens to come to the office looking for mates. What is she supposed to do with the attraction she feels for the sexy, strong, protective shifters?
Christian Taylor is a bear shifter and the son of an alpha, he has lots of responsibility on his shoulders. Especially after his father is hurt. But he’s so happy that Jessica his best friend is back, also can he ignore his feeling.
Lucas McCoy is a bear shifter who has been secretly in love with Jessica for as long as he can remember. But now after ten years his feelings are stronger than ever.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I'm a hopeless romantic and this book gave me romance and so much more. This is a great book to add to your TBR list. I'm so excited about reading the next book in this series. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It needs to be on your must read list
If you believe in the world of romance, the possibilities are endless and fascinating!
BBW Bear Shifter Menage Romance
Hope Valley BBW Dating App Romance Book 8
by Ariana Hawkes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This storyline is magnificent, blending and molding with the characters and their life changes. The storyline is good and the plot flow is great, the dialogue for me is sweet with some humor and I was just left with a sense of romance. I am screaming from the roof tops I am hooked on this series! This series is truely wonderful. I love these characters more and more with every book I read. This one especially made me laugh many times. Don't get me wrong, it was full of heartwarming, romantic, and action scenes as well. But I in no way expected it to be funny. Especially NOT as funny as it was! I mean, I was actually laughing out loud many times throughout this book. These characters were well thought out, and played their roles at every turn. Ariana Hawkes never loses sight of her characters she's writing about, she always keeps them well true to their self. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment. There isn't anything that can diminishes this STORYLINE it's just AWESOME. Which makes it worth the price You will NOT be disappointed. WELL WORTH THE READ!
I have reviewed all of eight books of this series and I find myself so excited with every book in this series they give me a loving experience. With the Hope Valley BBW Dating App Romances I found that the Town which Ariana has created is so loving and intricate that each book has more depth to allow me to truly relate into these stories. What I find as I read each book with Love and knowledge is what I've found in the preceding books which is the enjoyment and smiles of the each book I have read. I get a same feelings with Shiftr: Swipe Left for Love Jessica BBW Bear Shifter Menage Romance Hope Valley BBW Dating App Romance Book 8. Jessica Schmidt, Christian Taylor and Lucas McCoy were best friends but they were separated by Christian and Lucas parents but fate stepped in after ten years.
Jessica Schmidt is a geek but curvy girl who works as a developer for the dating app Shiftr. When after ten years her two best friends, just happens to come to the office looking for mates. What is she supposed to do with the attraction she feels for the sexy, strong, protective shifters?
Christian Taylor is a bear shifter and the son of an alpha, he has lots of responsibility on his shoulders. Especially after his father is hurt. But he’s so happy that Jessica his best friend is back, also can he ignore his feeling.
Lucas McCoy is a bear shifter who has been secretly in love with Jessica for as long as he can remember. But now after ten years his feelings are stronger than ever.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I'm a hopeless romantic and this book gave me romance and so much more. This is a great book to add to your TBR list. I'm so excited about reading the next book in this series. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It needs to be on your must read list
If you believe in the world of romance, the possibilities are endless and fascinating!
February 20, 2017
Wowsers
This series is amazing. Such love and devotion. This story leans greatly on young love and fate bringing star crossed lovers all back together.
This series is amazing. Such love and devotion. This story leans greatly on young love and fate bringing star crossed lovers all back together.
September 5, 2017
An enjoyable read in this series.
Jessica, Christian, and Lucas grew up together and were very close but Christian and Lucas' parents decided they were getting too close to Jessica and moved their families away in the middle of the night, with no word to Jessica.
Jessica is working for her Aunt Tameka on her dating website ten years later, Christian and Lucas show up at the Shiftr office to sign up to find their mates.
All three have been denying their true feelings so the other two would not be upset.
Christian and Lucas say Jessica has to choose one of them when all three are matched 100% which Jessica cannot do.
Tameka solves the problem, a Triad which makes everyone happy.
Jessica, Christian, and Lucas grew up together and were very close but Christian and Lucas' parents decided they were getting too close to Jessica and moved their families away in the middle of the night, with no word to Jessica.
Jessica is working for her Aunt Tameka on her dating website ten years later, Christian and Lucas show up at the Shiftr office to sign up to find their mates.
All three have been denying their true feelings so the other two would not be upset.
Christian and Lucas say Jessica has to choose one of them when all three are matched 100% which Jessica cannot do.
Tameka solves the problem, a Triad which makes everyone happy.
April 6, 2016
Amazing twist to this series. Love the relationship between the three friends.
I wasn't sure where Ms. Hawkes could go with this series without it turning boring. She's kept it refreshing and revolving into an ever changing fresh look with each new book.
I wasn't sure where Ms. Hawkes could go with this series without it turning boring. She's kept it refreshing and revolving into an ever changing fresh look with each new book.
August 19, 2017
Ok so I'm not usually into ménage stories but this was very sweet. Jessica works at Shiftr, Tamika is her aunt. While alone in the office one day, two bears decide they need help finding mates what they find is their best friend from 10 years ago. Jess can't believe her eyes when she sees Christian and Lucas, they disappeared without any explanation and she missed them so. Lots of feelings are rekindled for all of them but what happens when a woman falls for two shifters and in turn they both fall in love with her?
This was a slightly different plot but again gripping. I enjoyed the characters, they're very sweet and you can't help falling for both Christian and Lucas. It's romantic but also sexy as hell, and I'm not embarrassed to say that the sex scene was actually very hot!!!! Some angst, but overall a great shifter read.
This was a slightly different plot but again gripping. I enjoyed the characters, they're very sweet and you can't help falling for both Christian and Lucas. It's romantic but also sexy as hell, and I'm not embarrassed to say that the sex scene was actually very hot!!!! Some angst, but overall a great shifter read.
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.
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January 24, 2017Great! Great! Great! Shifr: Swipe left for love series.
If you're a fan of shifter romances you'll love this series. An ap that will help lonely male shifters find the curvy human girl that is there true mate. I've just read them through in order with just one more to go. But I really do hope there will be more in the series.
For those who don't normally read 'menage' romances, don't worry, It's the only one in the series so far (and a perfectly good reason for it.) The only type of menage I like to read myself.
Ok. I'm off to read the next (and hopefully not the last one) in the series.
If you're a fan of shifter romances you'll love this series. An ap that will help lonely male shifters find the curvy human girl that is there true mate. I've just read them through in order with just one more to go. But I really do hope there will be more in the series.
For those who don't normally read 'menage' romances, don't worry, It's the only one in the series so far (and a perfectly good reason for it.) The only type of menage I like to read myself.
Ok. I'm off to read the next (and hopefully not the last one) in the series.
September 26, 2017
Surprising story
I want to preface this with the statement that I'm not a big fan of menage stories, but I am a fan of Ariana Hawkes, so I purchased and read this one. And I'm glad I did. The story weaves across a ten year gap for the triad, where part way through high school in London the boys leave, literally in the middle of the night only to meet up ten years later as adults, two grown bears and their human best friend, Jessica. There is attraction amongst the three, but none want to ruin their friendships, so they all steal, stutter and suffer. Not giving away the story, is worth the read.
I want to preface this with the statement that I'm not a big fan of menage stories, but I am a fan of Ariana Hawkes, so I purchased and read this one. And I'm glad I did. The story weaves across a ten year gap for the triad, where part way through high school in London the boys leave, literally in the middle of the night only to meet up ten years later as adults, two grown bears and their human best friend, Jessica. There is attraction amongst the three, but none want to ruin their friendships, so they all steal, stutter and suffer. Not giving away the story, is worth the read.
February 10, 2018
Best friends for life
Christian, Lucas and Jessica were oddballs in high school. But the best thing about their relationship was they were best friends. Against all odds they were like three peas in a pod, until one day it all ended.
Jessica had never felt so alone as she did when her two best friends disappeared from her life in London. Worry turned into questions, questions turned into anger; and anger turned right back into loneliness. Her life started to change when she was asked to move to America by her Aunt Tamika to help her with the development of her new online shifter dating site.
This book will blow you away!
Christian, Lucas and Jessica were oddballs in high school. But the best thing about their relationship was they were best friends. Against all odds they were like three peas in a pod, until one day it all ended.
Jessica had never felt so alone as she did when her two best friends disappeared from her life in London. Worry turned into questions, questions turned into anger; and anger turned right back into loneliness. Her life started to change when she was asked to move to America by her Aunt Tamika to help her with the development of her new online shifter dating site.
This book will blow you away!
March 28, 2024
A first for Shiftr!
Jessica, Christian, & Lucas spent their pre & early teens together in London as much as possible. Suddenly, one night, it all changed. The guys disappeared and Jessica felt totally lost. There was no known reason and no communication. It was like they just vanished into this air.
Christian and Lucas had a secret that they could never tell Jessica. If they did, it could have devastating consequences. When taken to the US, they thought that they would never see her again.
Fate had other ideas for the three of them though. When they meet again, it rocks their entire world.
Jessica, Christian, & Lucas spent their pre & early teens together in London as much as possible. Suddenly, one night, it all changed. The guys disappeared and Jessica felt totally lost. There was no known reason and no communication. It was like they just vanished into this air.
Christian and Lucas had a secret that they could never tell Jessica. If they did, it could have devastating consequences. When taken to the US, they thought that they would never see her again.
Fate had other ideas for the three of them though. When they meet again, it rocks their entire world.
August 18, 2017
A new installment in the series that has a twist.......
Jessica is reunited with her best friends from childhood, Christian and Lucas. Unbeknownst to each other, both guys had feelings for here and vice versa. Now she has to decide if she can choose between them or just maybe choose both.......
Jessica is reunited with her best friends from childhood, Christian and Lucas. Unbeknownst to each other, both guys had feelings for here and vice versa. Now she has to decide if she can choose between them or just maybe choose both.......
December 8, 2017
A girl and her 2 best friends
As a teenager Jessica had 2 best friends that were bear shifters but she didn't know that at the time. Later after moving to America from London she meets them again only to realize she loves them both can she choose one over the other? I highly recommend this book series
As a teenager Jessica had 2 best friends that were bear shifters but she didn't know that at the time. Later after moving to America from London she meets them again only to realize she loves them both can she choose one over the other? I highly recommend this book series
December 16, 2017
Another great story
Love Jessica's story. I usually don't care for threesomes however this one was written tastefully and I was able to really enjoy the story! I enjoyed the free short story that was thrown in as well it was very sweet as well! And I am off to read the next in the series. Ryzard here I go!
Love Jessica's story. I usually don't care for threesomes however this one was written tastefully and I was able to really enjoy the story! I enjoyed the free short story that was thrown in as well it was very sweet as well! And I am off to read the next in the series. Ryzard here I go!
January 17, 2019
Seperated
2 boys and a girl best friends,family of boy bears move them to America. 10 yrs later that find each other,they're all on shift app and find out that all 3 a perfect match. A father is shot,they both tell her how they feel about her and she figures out that she wants them both.
2 boys and a girl best friends,family of boy bears move them to America. 10 yrs later that find each other,they're all on shift app and find out that all 3 a perfect match. A father is shot,they both tell her how they feel about her and she figures out that she wants them both.
December 17, 2016
Good
Well written and I loved the characters in this one. Different being a triad mating, but childhood friends that were always in love
And the guys always best friends, in fact all 3 have always been best friends
Well written and I loved the characters in this one. Different being a triad mating, but childhood friends that were always in love
And the guys always best friends, in fact all 3 have always been best friends
February 15, 2017
Jessica review
This was actually really good. I enjoyed the journey that needed to take place for them to have a happy ending. This wasn't a cookie cutter book. There were plenty of ups and downs.
This was actually really good. I enjoyed the journey that needed to take place for them to have a happy ending. This wasn't a cookie cutter book. There were plenty of ups and downs.
January 4, 2018
3.5 Stars
Cute story, characters were likeable and I enjoyed the storyline. The MFM triad relationship was done tastefully. Only thing is the main story ended at 63%. I would enjoyed more from Jessica, Caleb and Lucas. Happy Reading! ! !
Cute story, characters were likeable and I enjoyed the storyline. The MFM triad relationship was done tastefully. Only thing is the main story ended at 63%. I would enjoyed more from Jessica, Caleb and Lucas. Happy Reading! ! !
October 10, 2018
Best Friends
This is my second time through the series and I just love it. Has the shifter sexy guys that I love to read about, while struggling to find their mate just like normal people. Quirky and cute definately a good book for me.
This is my second time through the series and I just love it. Has the shifter sexy guys that I love to read about, while struggling to find their mate just like normal people. Quirky and cute definately a good book for me.
March 27, 2019
This was beyond adorable. If I had two best friends and we were this close I’d probably be just like this trio. Fighting to keep their friendship in fear of losing it to the heat hidden in their hearts.
April 18, 2022
Friends/Mates
The three of them grew up as friends all through school until that night the boys parents rip them apart. The characters will take you through twists and turns through out their journey to get back what they listed and to find their fated mate.
The three of them grew up as friends all through school until that night the boys parents rip them apart. The characters will take you through twists and turns through out their journey to get back what they listed and to find their fated mate.
July 8, 2023
Good read🐻
This book📗 from this series was different, it was filled with friendship, family, loyalty, drama, action, romance💖 and love. My human thoughts had to go beyond what have been taught as normal and think of love 💘 meaning more than sex!
This book📗 from this series was different, it was filled with friendship, family, loyalty, drama, action, romance💖 and love. My human thoughts had to go beyond what have been taught as normal and think of love 💘 meaning more than sex!
September 3, 2024
I really like this series so far
I really like this series so far, had a hard time with finding a series i liked by Ariana tried several different ones, so far I like this. most of the mate series I read before this one And Matematch outcast (Ragtown)
I really like this series so far, had a hard time with finding a series i liked by Ariana tried several different ones, so far I like this. most of the mate series I read before this one And Matematch outcast (Ragtown)
June 1, 2017
Love this series. This one was different. A triad. The characters were well developed an I love their maturity level, no over the top anger.
June 7, 2017
Shiftr: Swipe Left for Love (Jessica)
This was just as great as the first 7 and I can't wait to read the next ones in the series .....
This was just as great as the first 7 and I can't wait to read the next ones in the series .....
September 5, 2017
Sweet short read, 2 bears 1 gal
September 19, 2017
wow is all I can say
December 24, 2017
Good read
January 29, 2018
Awesome
I loved this book actually more than the previous ones of this series. It was hard to put it down.
I loved this book actually more than the previous ones of this series. It was hard to put it down.
February 19, 2018
Just what I needed and more I adore this series
June 8, 2019
Bear love
I chose this rating due to this series takes hold and wanting more. I love this series and I'd recommend to who ever wants that fire, love, and desire
I chose this rating due to this series takes hold and wanting more. I love this series and I'd recommend to who ever wants that fire, love, and desire
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